SUNNESS
2465 E SUNRISE BLVD, Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 · 9545405836
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
FEB 24
JAN 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 30 rodent droppings under dry storage shelf in upstairs storage room. Bag of panko on upstairs dry storage shelf with gnaw marks. Storage room stairs are accessed through closed door in hall next to customer restrooms. Operator immediately began cleaning/sanitizing the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025032415 | Mar 13, 2025 | May 8, 2025 | $600 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment and utensils and then touched clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook cutting raw onions without wearing gloves - per cook raw onions are for salads. Cook discontinued cutting raw onions.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Grouper ceviche on "Specials" menu. Operator stated he would remove from menu until proper parasite records are available.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cookline - right drawers - raw beef burgers stored over raw fish. Operator stored all items properly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline hand sink blocked by garbage can. Operator removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwaves. Operator cleaned during inspection.
In-use ice scoop stored in visibly soiled container between uses.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Objectionable odors by floor drain at bar.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer - operator covered.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline - operator stored properly.
Mar 13, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left flip top - cooked vegetables (50-55F); butter (50-55F); cooked noodles (50-55F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 2 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on condenser area. Operator placed all items in ice bath to quick chill.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left flip top - cooked vegetables (50-55F); butter (50-55F); cooked noodles (50-55F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 2 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on condenser area. Operator placed all items in ice bath to quick chill.
Mar 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cookline flip top - Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat vegetables. Operator stored all items properly.
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 - bar(Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to use main dish machine until bar unit is properly sanitizing.
Server handled soiled dishes and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and server washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left flip top - cooked vegetables (50-55F); butter (50-55F); cooked noodles (50-55F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 2 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on condenser area. Operator placed all items in ice bath to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line- steam table - Demi glaze (109F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding 45 minutes. Operator moved to burner to reheat.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Cookline.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By triple sink. Operator replaced.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment vacuum packing fresh chicken and cooked beef.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left flip top - cooked vegetables (50-55F); butter (50-55F); cooked noodles (50-55F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 2 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on condenser area. Operator placed all items in ice bath to quick chill.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - raw beef stored over ready to eat cooked pasta. Operator stored all items properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cookline drawers - right unit - raw ground beef burgers stored over raw fish. Operator stored all items properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - hot dogs in a blanket (90-93F). Per operator holding less than an hour. Operator placed on Time as a Public Health Control. Provided form for operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pizza area. Operator made accessible.
Mussel and oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pizza area. Operator replaced.
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. All employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Pizza area and back prep room. Operator replaced.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided advisory to operator and operator posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Pizza area. Operator posted.
Feb 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 30 rodent droppings under dry storage shelf in upstairs storage room. Bag of panko on upstairs dry storage shelf with gnaw marks. Storage room stairs are accessed through closed door in hall next to customer restrooms. Operator immediately began cleaning/sanitizing the area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bag of panko on upstairs dry storage shelf with gnaw marks. See stop sale.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 bar soda guns.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar - operator labeled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use ice scoop stored in visibly soiled container between uses. Operator removed and cleaned.
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.