SUNFLOWER CAFE
11410 SUMMERLIN SQUARE DR, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 · 239-415-4262
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler gyros cone (51 F - Cold Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024035467 | May 20, 2024 | Jul 18, 2024 | $800 |
| 7--2023042698 | Jun 6, 2023 | Aug 16, 2023 | $400 |
| 7--2018021104 | Mar 20, 2018 | May 3, 2018 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cooks line blocked with food containers. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared cabbage and marinara, per operator made more than 24 hours prior not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On shelf at three compartment sink. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 09-24-2025
Oct 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 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 10ppm); Operator set up Triple Sink to achieve: (Chlorine 100ppm)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook's line blocked with cart and waffle iron.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At three compartment sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food without hair restraints. All employees put on hairnets/hats
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef steaks stored directly over container of washed and chopped lettuce. Operator moved lettuce to different cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw bacon stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on expo counter.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cooks line; discussed storing in sanitizer and changing when soiled with operator
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler gyros cone (51 F - Cold Holding), operator heated gyros cone this morning but failed to slice and complete proper cooking and cooling once removed from spit
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler gyros cone (51 F - Cold Holding)
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara, per operator made 24 hours prior not date marked.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in front of dish machine.
May 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ground beef stored above washed lettuce in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved food to proper storage.. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from last inspection dated 12-18-2023
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw bacon stored over fish in walk in cooler, operator moved food to proper storage.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On cooks line raw shelled eggs (70 F - Cold Holding). Per operator eggs had been out of refrigeration less than two hours. Operator returned to refrigeration
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 pounds of salmon and 1 pound of tilapia thawed under reduced oxygen packaging and package is labeled to remove fish prior to thawing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat violation from last inspection dated 12-18-2023
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to dish machine blocked with food container. Operator removed container
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. Observed 3 pounds of salmon and 1 pound of tilapia thawed under reduced oxygen packaging and package is labeled to remove fish prior to thawing.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored in cooler drawer above washed lettuce. Operator moved chicken to proper storage below lettuce.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Nine each, six ounce packages of salmon bearing a label stating remove from packaging prior to thawing inside a reach in cooler already Taiwanese under reduced oxygen packaging.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. One food manager has an expired certification Nikolas Kontakos was certified on 10-01-2015 and expired on 10-01-2020
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink next to dish machine. Operator stocked soap at hand sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared chicken noodle soup made, per operator more than 24 hours prior not date marked in walk in cooler. Repeat from 06-06-2023
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. Rita, Jennifer and Nancy expired in October.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink on back prep table. Operator discarded drink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee pre food without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair net during inspection.
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.