SUNRISE CITY CAFE
204 ORANGE AVE, Fort Pierce FL 34950 · 772-242-1833
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Sent operator copy
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked ham
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs chlorine test strips for dish machine
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has moved ice bin to dry storage area. Mop sink has been added to closet in women's restroom. Called and spoke to plan review- plans were denied on 6/4/26. Operator must resubmit remodel application with menu and site plans
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean cups in dish area
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Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Cook line sandwich cooler liner is falling off and being held in place by clamps. Advised operator to repair due to cooler is not able to close properly.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Apr 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bulk ice machine is placed in dry storage room not on most recent approved plans.
Mar 10, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bulk ice machine is placed in dry storage room not on most recent approved plans.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Bag in a box wall room.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Jan 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes 68F cold holding. Per employee, out for 20 mins. Half and half 68F cold holding Advised to rapid chill.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bulk ice machine is placed in dry storage room not on most recent approved plans.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Blue substance. Operator labeled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Bag in a box wall room.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. ROP beef sitting out ambient on shelf, still frozen. Employee removed to reach in cooler. Education provided.
Jul 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Operator called to have dish machine looked at and technician will be out today to service.
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. Chorizo(49F - Cold Holding) cut steak (45F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (46F); hamburger patties (46F - Cold Holding), Chorizo(46F - Cold Holding) operator disposed of items.
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cook forgot to mark eggs.
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. Sent operator copy
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as a dump sink and educated the operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for quaternary. Operator took a picture of the test kit.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair single door reach in cooler gasket
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 16, 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook on line in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front hand wash with food debris.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In the cold prep/above hand wash station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers in drying rack.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On the cooks line and coffee station
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a top of dish machine.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Informed Manager.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On prep station and cooks line.
Toilet not flushing properly in one restroom. Informed Manager
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cooks line. Informed Manager.
Jan 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 27, 2023Call 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
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict needs to indicated on menu for undercooked eggs. Educated Manager.
Oct 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Two employees new staff not complete. Manager educate employees and signed documents.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front prep cooler Pico 61 F and shredded cheese 56 F. Quick Chili procedure for two food items.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict needs to indicated on menu for undercooked eggs. Educated Manager.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written plan not completed for shell eggs and egg whites on cooks line. Completed at time by Manager.
Food stored on floor. Two plastic containers of prepared red potatoes on floor in kitchen. Informed employees.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cooks line on oven handles.
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.