SUNNY SIDE CAFE AND EATERY
7244 BISCAYNE BLVD, Miami FL 33138 · 305-842-7340
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
APR 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021032581 | Jul 12, 2021 | Oct 11, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 24 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate16 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 24 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee washed hands with no soap. Coached employee wash hands properly.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee changing task, gloves soiled and no discarded gloves and preceded to prepared food. Coached employee touch face wash hands properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By outside bar.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed feta cheese bag opened not dated at reach in cooler by cook line.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blue and green cutting boards soiled by cook line prep area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarded coffee inside hand sink bar area.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed across dishwasher.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed squeeze bottle with bleach not labeled by three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine kitchen and ice machine at bar with black mold-like substance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee open bottle of water stored above ice machine by clean containers shelves.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored above cases of milk by storage area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee while preparing coffee.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach 8n cooler gaskets torn by three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of milk stored on floor by dry storage area. Observed cooking oil stored on floor across dishwasher.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed by bar ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three pair of tongs at oven handle cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee two plastic bottles of water inside reach in cooler across cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Across cook line.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor by cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze plastic bottle with cooking oil not labeled at cook line. Observed plastic container with salt not labeled at cook line.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed frozen chicken bag stored inside hand sink by three compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray with windex not labeled by coffee station.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green and blue cutting boards by cook line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed one employee wearing a wrist watch while preparing food.
Food stored on floor. Observed one cooking oil container stored on floor across three compartment sink. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on floor by prep table near ice machine.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored inside ice machine touching ice. Employee removed and stored correctly.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed four pairs of knives between two reach in coolers across cook line. Employee removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed one pair of tong stored by oven handle at kitchen. Employee removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken bag thawing at room temperature at hand sink by three compartment sink. Employee stored inside reach in cooler for proper thawing.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket at mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored by prep table across cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with oil not labeled by cook line.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw smoked salmon stored over fruits at reach in cooler near cook line. Operator started to relocate food correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over bread at reach in freezer near cook line.
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/ Observed 5 employees engaging in food preparation and no CFM present.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink near ware washing area. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soup at hand sink at coffee station. Operator provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with glass cleaner not labeled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots stored not inverted across dish machine area.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine at coffee station area Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm).
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic cooking oil container stored on floor near dishwasher machine.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle stored inside ice. Operator relocated correctly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a blue cloth towel stored under cutting board at preparation area near ware washing area and cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled near cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink at coffee station.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service not inverted stored above reach in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored inside bucket at mop sink.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties stored over cut fruits inside reach in freezer.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and provided to person in charge via email.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle. Employee removed the tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils In standing water 112F on flat grill. Employee turned on heat for reheat water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at kitchen.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board across cook line.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.
Jan 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary +400ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at 3 compartment sink. Inspector instructed employee on proper hand wash.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar container at the back of the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above 3 compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed book and personal phone stored above food container, employee removed during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed soap water at the middle of the 3 compartment sink.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on top of zip log bag case next to ice machine, employee removed during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed gauge on dish machine not functioning.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in preparation table.
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.