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SUNNY EGGS

517 FLEMING ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305-998-9052

Last inspected Aug 18, 2025 · 5 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5428341
Grade history
DEC 23
APR 24
AUG 24
AUG 25
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections trending up, 43 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Item held in container on sandwich make line: eggs (ambient) (76F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed on counter 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager stated items would be held on time as a control going forward.
High priority/03A-03-5
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2021020885May 6, 2021Jul 27, 2021$200

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over pork sausage in 3 doors standing freezer. During the inspection employee removed item and placed it correctly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scope handle touching the almond milk. During the inspection employee placed it correctly
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes stored on the floor by the kitchen exit door. During the inspection employee removed item and placed it correctly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in white standing reach-in freezer, located at preparation kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
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Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed three doors reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Quaternary test Kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
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
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by Kitchen entrance.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer in kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled oven interior inside kitchen.
Basic/22-08-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed food trays not inverted on shelf inside kitchen. Operator inverted trays.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jan 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and proceeded to handle clean plates without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and use another plate.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Item held in container on sandwich make line: eggs (ambient) (76F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed on counter 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager stated items would be held on time as a control going forward.
High priority/03A-03-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler next to sandwich make line: ham (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in pan 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Item stacked too high in pan. Manager moved item to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item held in front counter display case: sausage (84F - Hot Holding); Mediterranean croissant (78F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item placed in display case 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager stated item would be held on time as a control going forward.
High priority/03B-01-6
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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. No proof of employee training available.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging on mop sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor in back room with ovens.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer next to sandwich make table.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of mixer in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored behind front counter above coffee machine. Manager placed lid on container.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Bread stored on shelf above sandwich make table. Employee placed plastic wrap on container.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on reach-in cooler next to make table. Manager placed towel in sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of items stored on shelf next to reach-in cooler.
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.