Sunshine Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
45
Score
Going back to 2022, Sunshine Cafe has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 24, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, which has been cited three times.
Sunshine Cafe's latest score of 45 falls below the Orlando average of 79. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Sliced coked sausage links dated 3/23 in reach in cooler at omelette station
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced coked sausage links dated 3/23 in reach in cooler at omelette station
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sever side station **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Under hand sink in server side station installed 1/30/25
29-28-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sliced coked sausage links dated 3/23 in reach in cooler at omelette station Was wrapped before being fully cooled
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/ soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board on omelette station - white cutting boards on cooks line
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ice container in front server station **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
45
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Two Live, small flying insects found 1-in dish room 1- server area
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In area leading to front line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dish area **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water in beverage area across from walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer behind the condenser **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning over fryer on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop bucket in chemical room **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
55
Jan 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs stored behind liquid eggs on the omelette station **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish room **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by dry storage . **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Over steam kettle on the hood in the kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Divider of fryer and oven on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Apples on buffet line wrapped before being washed
08B-39-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Across from steam kettle in kitchen
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Dry storage roomm
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sink room **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
55
Dec 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut watermelon 52F more than four hour in fruit walk in cooler
03A-02-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Mini corn muffins not protected on buffet line Chef placed in bread container that is protected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs behind liquid eggs on omelet station **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut watermelon 52Fmore than four hour in fruit walk in cooler
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink when leaving the dead to dining room on the left **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Under counter on cook line next to seasoning **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag next to bananas under table outside of walk in coolers **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in fruit walk in cooler at the condenser
14-69-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Omelette station **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Seasoning on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
39
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Puck said 141F Maintenance came and fixed then was 163.9F **Corrected On-Site**
22-57-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ingredient bins **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cambros on dry item shelf across from dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers on clean item shelf across from dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Toothpicks at pantry station **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several pans in single door reach in freezer on cooks line
08B-12-5
Basic - White Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
64
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Bread rolls on top of toaster, placed under sneeze guard. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler #1 Ham 46F Cheese 47F sausage 47F melon 45F Chef had good temp earlier and looks like door left open, less than four hours. Maintenance also came and lowered temp of walk in cooler and now is reading 34F ambient Placed in walk in freezer and 40 minutes later Ham 42F Cheese 40F sausage 41F melon 38F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. 1/30/2020
29-28-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board in dish
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler near dry storage has extreme ice build up
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice bucket hanging from machine soiled with build up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed apples over wrapped fruits. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. caulking against wall in dish area, near sprayer. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under three compartment sink near beer cooler.
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles next to cook line soiled
36-34-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sunshine Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sunshine Cafe on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sunshine Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sunshine Cafe.
How does Sunshine Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Sunshine Cafe most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Sunshine Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sunshine Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sunshine Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Sunshine Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sunshine Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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