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SUNNYSIDE CAFE

300 OCEAN AVE STE 11, Melbourne Beach FL 32951 · 321 505 5581

Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats46
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1503714
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2016004516Dec 10, 2015Feb 18, 2016$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
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. Arenas
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
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Stored food not covered. Cooked potatoes walk in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pickles walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom Sent one to operator
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain leaking on hand wash sink in dishwasher area
Basic/29-11-4
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. O ppm. Operator changed bucket. 50ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over unwashed oranges. Walk in cooler
High priority/08A-04-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled bucket in hand wash sink Educated
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Mahi thawed vacuum seal not broken. Walk in cooler
Basic/06-09-1
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets upright freezer in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. 400+. Corrected to 75ppm
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Cooked potatoes walk in cooler at 39f cold holding
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 7, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer, lid has excessive amount of rust pitting the surface
Basic/14-69-4
Pans and cups not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered, biscuits on shelf and foods in reach-in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site

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.