SUNNYSIDE CAFE
4900 N TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota FL 34234 · 941.359.9500
Last inspected Dec 4, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
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DEC 25
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5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20 small flying insects in the back dry storage area, did not observe flying insects landing on food/food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023042491 | Jul 27, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 | $400 |
| 7--2016005998 | Jan 25, 2016 | Mar 4, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired 12/1/25
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed one of the owners wearing a watch while handling food on the cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in their back dish area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer.
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed missing thermometers in multiple coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on the hood filters above the cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed their to-go boxes not inverted and observed their coffee filters not properly stored.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on the kitchen counter: Ambient shell eggs (86F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed them in a reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the kitchen counter: Heavy whipping cream (75F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed it in a reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed them thawing meat at room temperature. Operator placed them under running cold water.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored over raw fish in the walk in cooler. Operator switched them.
Shell eggs not immediately placed in refrigeration maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less upon receipt. Observed in the kitchen hallway: Ambient shell eggs (75F - Cold Holding). Operator stated he had gotten them from the store approximately 30minutes ago. Operator placed them in the walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing chemicals not labeled at the bar.
Open dumpster lid. Observed their dumpster lid open.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over ready to eat feta. Operator removed the feta.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the bar reach in cooler: Half and Half (47F - Cold Holding); Milk (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed them in a different reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed milk stored on the floor of the walk in cooler and containers of potatoes on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator placed items on shelves.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple scoop handles in contact with food in sugar and flour containers. Operator removed the scoops.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometers in any of their small reach in coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters above the fryer.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on the meat slicer in the prep area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the dishwashing area with grease build up.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employe drink on the back prep table. Operator removed drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and keys stored next to food on the prep area. Operator removed items.
Food stored on floor. Observed a container of carrots on the floor of the walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on the hood filters in the kitchen.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures Observed black build up in the walk in cooler fan covers.
Jul 28, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on the meat slicer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jul 27, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking shell eggs and touching clean equipment without washing hands. Employee washed hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20 small flying insects in the back dry storage area, did not observe flying insects landing on food/food contact surfaces.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler: beef, shellfish, and pork stored over top of unwashed vegetables. Owner moved produce.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on the floor located behind the hot water heater in the back dry storage area. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on the floor under the dry storage shelf in back dry storage area. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings on the floor underneath the chemical storage shelf next to the walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles hanging from a cart of condiments in the bar section of the dining room. Employee removed bottles.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Emailed manager a copy of the big 6 pathogens information.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on the meat slicer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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. Observed no employee agreements. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Emailed manager employe agreement form.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like build up on the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the shelves underneath the both preparation tables in the back preparation area with rust.
Food stored on floor. Observed milk stored on the floor of the walk in cooler and ice/French fries stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Observed a case of oranges stored on the floor of the dining room in the bar section.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Owner discarded their knife block.
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.