SUNBURST CAFE
2340 PINE RIDGE ROAD, Naples FL 34109 · 2392633223
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
FEB 24
DEC 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Observed reconstituted panacke mix without a time mark on the cook line and small packs of butter at server station. operator stated pancake batter and small packs of butter was taken out of refrigerator an hour ago.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 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. Observed reconstituted panacke mix without a time mark on the cook line and small packs of butter at server station. operator stated pancake batter and small packs of butter was taken out of refrigerator an hour ago.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler near cook line raw cold smoked salmon was placed on top of ready to eat food, sauces and cooked vegetables. Operator rearranged foods for proper storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach in cooler I cook line, raw salmon still in packaging fully thawed stored overnight per operator. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice bath on cook line: diced ham (54F - Cold Holding); pork sausage (53F - Cold Holding); cracked liquid eggs (47F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (49F ambient - Cold Holding) for 2 hours per operator. On front counter: milk (50F - Cold Holding) per operator for three hours. Operator states milk on counter is discarded at three hour mark, and discarded the milk. * corrected on site * Counter next to flat top: butter (78F - Cold Holding) for one hour per operator. Provided operator time as a public health control form and discussed use. Operator began filling out form at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink near dish machine was blocked by strainer. Operator cleared handwashing sink for proper use.
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Observed non service dog held by guest inside of establishment. Guest and non service animal departed establishment shortly after. Provided operator with ADA Guidelines handout for service animals.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and near by shelving about cook line soiled with accumulated dust and grease.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach in cooler I cook line, raw salmon still in packaging fully thawed stored overnight per operator. See stop sale.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in the kitchen while preparing food.
Food stored on floor. Container of raw meats stored on the floor in walk in freezer, and boxes of eggs are stored touching the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator stated he will speak to owner regarding buying shelves.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters in their bar area were stored facing upwards and exposed without a container.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired CFM Graham Caven 1-3-19,Serv Safe National Restaurant Association
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Hand washing sink near ice machine no paper towels available. Operator replenished towels
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator Jorge and Maggie, have been hired over sixty days with no proof of training available.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwasher area, observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle. Operator labeled bottle
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with accumulated mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At ice machine observed ice scoop on top of machine. Operator moved scoop to a container.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at front line in standing water, 90F. Operator moved utensils to a hotter area of the griddle.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed batches of soup on walk in freezer floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator moved tongs to proper storage.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. In kitchen area
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator set up triple sink Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm) for sanitizing and called technician
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. In dry storage, observed a mason jar of honey with no branded label, Per operator, honey is personal use only. Operator segregated honey with employee only foods, and labeled, "not for customers". No stop sale required.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs being stored over juices. Operator Operator rearranged products.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dishwasher area 5-22-2023
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Plates being dried with a towel. Educated operator on sanitizing and air drying.Operator stopped, and allowed air drying..
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.