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SUNFLOWER BISTRO AND CATERING

3911 ORANGE AVE, Fort Pierce FL 34947

Last inspected Jul 10, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence6605221
Grade history
AUG 23
JAN 24
AUG 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 40 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025003202Nov 18, 2024Jun 26, 2025$200
4--2024065102Aug 19, 2024Mar 11, 2025$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In Bathroom
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Board holding pots and pans.
Basic/14-06-4
Nov 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pizza sauce on the 9th
High priority/02C-01-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pizza sauce made on the 9th
High priority/01B-24-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn meal
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on April 1, 2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in back, wire whisk and food container in sink. Informed Manager.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Informed Manager.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Two door reach in freezer not operating. Manager informed.
Basic/14-11-5
Stored food not covered. Salami in reach in cooler. Submarine sandwiches in reach in cooler. Informed manager.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Barbara
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 26, 2024 · Any employee working in food operations more than 60 days required to get Food Handlers Certification. Owner states that Barbara does handle food. Time Extended
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In food prep area. All tiles need to be smooth and easily cleanable in all food prep areas
Basic/36-37-5/Return visit Mar 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Return visit Mar 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Barbara
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In food prep area. All tiles need to be smooth and easily cleanable in all food prep areas
Basic/36-37-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes and Togo boxes stored on floor
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornmeal
Basic/02D-01-5

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.