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MAGGIE MAE'S SUNRISE CAFE

1261 GULF BLVD STE 104, Clearwater Beach FL 33767 · 7275951096

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6213119
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs 52f,
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2017041662Aug 22, 2017Sep 7, 2017$400
3--2015007225Jan 13, 2015Mar 17, 2015$400

Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food stored on floor. Onions, flour and bag of breading stored on floor above expo window.
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Aug 19, 2026 · Time Extended
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Items stored in unlocked reach in cooler in front area guest access.
Basic/08B-63-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 19, 2026 · Time Extended
Aug 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
High priority/12A-27-4
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over unwashed fruits in two door cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above potatoes and cooked corned beef in stand up cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 57f, sliced ham 56f, feta 58f, items have being added to them, repair scheduled for today.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grits 131f,.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup, no lid, no straw on cooks line.
Basic/12B-07-4
Food stored on floor. Onions, flour and bag of breading stored on floor above expo window.
Basic/08B-38-4
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Items stored in unlocked reach in cooler in front area guest access.
Basic/08B-63-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass fridge in front area.
Basic/05-09-4/Return visit Feb 12, 2026 · Time Extended
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Glass fridge in front has no locking mechanism.
Basic/08B-63-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 12, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham 56f, chicken salad 47f, sliced tomatoes 49f, butter 57f, liquid eggs 51f, diced sausage 50f, cooked onions 56f,
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Brad Yeates not present at inspection. No other CFM present.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle used for portioning in blueberries.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Bagged onions stored on floor in kitchen. Soda boxes and water bottles on floor in front area.
Basic/08B-38-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass fridge in front area.
Basic/05-09-4
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Glass fridge in front has no locking mechanism.
Basic/08B-63-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Two door cooler in guest area/walkway with no lock available.
Basic/08B-63-4/Return visit Sep 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham 50f, shredded cheddar cheese 49f, sliced tomatoes 48f, diced cooked sausage 48f, liquid eggs 50f, line reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles in dish area.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle used for scoop in nut containers.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Two door cooler in guest area/walkway with no lock available.
Basic/08B-63-4
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cooked sausage links and patties no time mark. Time mark adjusted.
High priority/03F-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato casserole 131f,
High priority/03B-01-6
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle used for portioning in nut containers.
Basic/14-01-5
Food stored on floor. Breading and flour containers stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breading containers.
Basic/02D-01-5
Sep 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. She'll eggs and cooked potatoes no time mark. Time mark adjusted.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Basic/16-13-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass case in front area.
Basic/05-09-4
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shells eggs stored over cartons of OJ.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs 52f,
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sausage Pattie's and link sausage no time mark. Time mark adjusted.
High priority/03F-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage gravy 115f, put back on grill for reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling tile missing- kitchen. Ceiling tiles soiled.
Basic/36-36-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen area.
Basic/38-07-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on cooks line.
Basic/23-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 1/3 pan frozen chicken thawing at room temp under oven.
Basic/06-01-5/Repeat Violation
Sep 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Return visit Sep 13, 2023 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic/36-32-5/Return visit Sep 13, 2023 · Time Extended
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen.
Basic/38-07-4/Return visit Sep 13, 2023 · Time Extended
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster.
Basic/33-16-4/Return visit Sep 13, 2023 · Time Extended
Sep 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham 48f, liquid eggs 50f, cooked mushrooms 47f, diced tomatoes 46f, reach in cooler on line. Raw chicken 46f, raw burger 45f, sliced cheese 46f, under flat top grill.
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washing grapes in the hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dish area.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic/36-32-5
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen.
Basic/38-07-4
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster.
Basic/33-16-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. Item put in reach in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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