Eat SafelyIn Florida
Home/Tallahassee/SUNNY MORNINGS CAFE

SUNNY MORNINGS CAFE

832 W THARPE ST, Tallahassee FL 32303

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024

□ 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
Licence4703350
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
APR 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections trending up, 23 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items held over 41F in the following locations: Reach in Cooler at Storage Area: oat milk 46F Reach in Cooler Drawers at Cook Line: shredded vegan cheese 46F, tofu 49F, hummus 50F, per manager items in units over 4 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Had operator stop employee and correct behavior.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Operator rearranged shelves and corrected.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor on walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Apr 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
Basic/14-06-4
Jun 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 11, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Per manager approximately four food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 26, 2025 · Manager states did received initial inspection late. Still working to get employees trained. Will time extend. Time Extended/Return visit Apr 11, 2025 · No proof of employee training. Time Extended
Feb 26, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Per manager approximately four food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 26, 2025 · Manager states did received initial inspection late. Still working to get employees trained. Will time extend. Time Extended
Dec 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 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. Per manager approximately four food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mop sink heavily soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Soiled dry wiping cloth stored on make table at kitchen area.
Basic/21-10-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer quaternary 0ppm. Manager discarded sanitizer bucket during inspection.
Basic/21-08-4
Mar 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items held over 41F in the following locations: Reach in Cooler at Storage Area: oat milk 46F, per manager product in cooler over 4 hours. Reach in Cooler Drawers at Cook Line: shredded vegan cheese 46F, tofu 49F, hummus 50F. Per employee, items in unit over 4 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items held over 41F in the following locations: Reach in Cooler at Storage Area: oat milk 46F Reach in Cooler Drawers at Cook Line: shredded vegan cheese 46F, tofu 49F, hummus 50F, per manager items in units over 4 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lentil soup 111F, rice 130F, and gravy 125F in steam table at cook line at 3:00. Per manager held since 2:00. Manager filled water level to properly hot hold food items during inspection. New temperatures: rice 166F, lentil soup 148F, gravy 149F,
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately ten dead insects in two glue traps at storage area. Manager discarded glue traps and cleaned/sanitized sites during inspection.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of soiled debris on storage room door.
Basic/23-03-4
Observed handle stored in hummus container at cook line and scoop stored inside ice in ice machine at storage area.
Basic/10-06-5
Observed plumbing disconnected form mop sink outside of walk in cooler. This violation must be corrected by 06-14-24.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning

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.