SUNRISE FAMILY RESTAURANT
365 W COCOA BCH CSWY, Cocoa Bch FL 32931
Last inspected Jul 28, 2025 · 11 visits since July 2023
□ 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.
JUL 24
SEP 24
SEP 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 37 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen. Observed 4 live roaches behind mixer and 1 live roach in the process of dying on a plate over make line
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $5,360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024054860 | Sep 13, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 | $1,600 |
| 4--2022028171 | Mar 31, 2022 | Jan 6, 2023 | $1,400 |
| 4--2020057601 | Dec 3, 2020 | May 26, 2021 | $800 |
| 4--2018062731 | Oct 19, 2018 | Feb 21, 2019 | $800 |
| 4--2016058137 | Oct 13, 2016 | Feb 6, 2017 | $400 |
| 4--2015038238 | Jul 24, 2015 | Sep 17, 2015 | $360 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi, grouper, and cobia in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Butter packets on tables are not being discarded after 4 hours. SEE STOP SALE
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Irish Benedict. Operator marked all menus
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on filter for ice machine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of doors
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over service bar
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. Fully thawed raw mahi, grouper, and cobia in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Food stored on floor. Containers of raw pork stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food in walk in cooler. Operator covered
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan under heat lamp cooked sausage (101F - Hot Holding); hash browns (122F - Hot Holding). Operator placed larger pan beneath to bring food items closer to heat source
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks in dish area are not secured
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiling above service line
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles above service line have water damage
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom stalls
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler. Container of pork chops stored on the floor. Operator moved
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe beneath mop sink disconnected
Water draining onto floor surface. Pipe beneath mop sink is disconnected. Water drains directly onto ground
Sep 13, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating after issuance of an Emergency Order of Suspension of license. Operator serving uncle (not an employee) coffee at time of callback. Stated he does not ever charge uncle for service.
Establishment removed/covered/defaced closure sign posted by the division. Sign has been ripped and written over
Sep 13, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen. Observed 4 live roaches behind mixer and 1 live roach in the process of dying on a plate over make line
Sep 12, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate13 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. 0ppm. Operator replaced source container. 50ppm
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen. Observed 4 live roaches behind mixer and 1 live roach in the process of dying on a plate over make line
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib at rear of building across from ice machine
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over service line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Acoustic tiling over service line have water damage
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in either stall of women's restroom
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen door has a visible gap when closed
Food stored on floor. Container of steaks on the floor
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice scoop is on exterior ledge of ice machine on rear deck
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain Pipe beneath mop sink is missing
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw steaks being thawed in a bucket of standing water on the floor. Operator placed under running water
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in dish room
Water draining onto floor surface. Mop sink on rear of building
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In multiple areas of kitchen and service lines
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ppm
Jul 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook used gloved hand to pick up soiled glove on the ground. Then touched French toast on flat top without changing gloves and washing hands. SEE STOP SALE
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw beef stored over cooked Shepard pie
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Prep worker wearing gloves wrapped raw beef in plastic wrap then touched walk in cooler door and multiple other surfaces without changing gloves and washing hands
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In reach in cooler on rear dock
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep worker
Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of oysters stored on the floor beneath speed rack
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between make line units. Moved to dish
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler have an accumulation of mold like substance
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipe for mop sink is not attached
Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler. Cooked potatoes, gyro meat, creamed corn, sausage gravy....
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In dish room
Jul 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook used gloved hand to pick up soiled glove on the ground. Then touched French toast on flat top without changing gloves and washing hands. SEE STOP SALE
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Cook used gloved hand to pick up soiled glove on the ground. Then touched French toast on flat top without changing gloves and washing hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2024
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw beef stored over cooked Shepard pie
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Prep worker wearing gloves wrapped raw beef in plastic wrap then touched walk in cooler door and multiple other surfaces without changing gloves and washing hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line nearest steam well cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); gyro meat (53F - Cold Holding); slaw (51F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (52F - Cold Holding).
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In reach in cooler on rear dock
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep worker
Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of oysters stored on the floor beneath speed rack
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between make line units. Moved to dish
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler have an accumulation of mold like substance
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipe for mop sink is not attached
Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler. Cooked potatoes, gyro meat, creamed corn, sausage gravy....
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In dish room
Mar 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dropped off soiled dishes and then proceeded to service window and delivered plates of food to table without washing hands
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw tuna and raw salmon fully thawed in vacuum sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On countertop in kitchen cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); gyro meat (77F - Cold Holding)
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. No dates on tags.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind the bar is being used as a dump sink. Coffee and ice in well
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict's on menu not identified as having raw ingredients. Hostess began marking menus
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/ No certified manager in building with 5 employees working
No person in charge present during hours of operation. No members of staff are willing to take charge during absence of management
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.
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.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling tile missing over walk in cooler. Unsealed concrete in dish room
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. Raw tuna and raw salmon fully thawed in vacuum sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of raw chicken, raw pork, and greens on the floor in walk in cooler beneath speed rack
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters are not covered
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw steak and kielbasas being thawed at room temperature next to deli slicer
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In kitchen
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 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. 0ppm
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hole in wall surrounding electrical outlet in dish area near door behind single service storage. Tiles in disrepair in dish room and women's restroom
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over dish room
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over walk in cooler has water damage and an accumulation of mold like substance
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In women's restroom
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler. Cases of eggs and buckets of food items. In kitchen. Plastic cooking oil container. In rear storage shed. Waffle/pancake mix
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink in kitchen
Single-service articles improperly stored. Stored on the floor in rear shed
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Corn beef hash being thawed on countertop. Operator moved to walk in cooler
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ppm. Operator diluted to 50ppm
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.