SUNRISE GRILL
462 E BURLEIGH BLVD, Tavares FL 32778 · (352)343-7744
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25 Operator renewed before end of inspection
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-2026. Operator renewed before end of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sausage bits. Operator date maker.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation..one cook in the kitchen.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line soiled. Floor under three compartment sink. Floor under dishwasher soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets in the kitchen soiled. Upright reach in cooler gaskets in dish area. White Upright reach in freezer gaskets in dish area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior in the kitchen soiled. Upright reach in cooler in dish area White Upright reach in freezer in dish area
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Operator changed water rechecked 50 ppm.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Per operator 3 hours and 45 minutes. Meatballs (102F - Cooling); Mashed potatoes (101F - Cooling)
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and continued plating food with no gloves change or hand washing.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Meatballs (102F - Cooling); Mashed potatoes (101F - Cooling)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Ope moved to freezer for quick cooling. Chicken Salad (50F - Cold Holding) Sour Cream (51F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer on shelf next to syrups. Operator removed
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Containers were all covered.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor by mop sink. Floor under three compartment sink and dish washer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets at cook line. Interior white upright freezer gaskets by dish area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer at cook line. Interior white upright freezer by dish area.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25 Operator renewed before end of inspection
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cheese in reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. One shell egg in tray in reach in cooler. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior Tuna Salad (49F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior Tuna Salad (49F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle on condiments rack in the dining area. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled White cutting board on prep table soiled.
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.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna Salad in reach in cooler. Operator date marked.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish shelf at 3 compartment sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by cook line soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In small reach in freezer by cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers and freezer gaskets in the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and freezers in the kitchen.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Operator change water and added chlorine. Rechecked 50 ppm.
Mar 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - electric slicer - white cutting boards in kitchen area - interior of fryers and baskets
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -Wall behind 3 compartment sink.
Mar 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority5 Intermediate13 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.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. - dishwasher handle dirty dishes followed by handling clean dishes
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -raw shell eggs (52F - Cold Holding)
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
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. -raw shell eggs (52F - Cold Holding); -raw beef (50F - Cold Holding) -smoke sausage (52F - Cold Holding); -pasteurized liquid eggs (52F - Cold Holding) -raw bacon (52F - Cold Holding) - Operator discarded all products.
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. - operator placed correct time.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - all bulk deli meats in glass door reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - electric slicer - white cutting boards in kitchen area - interior of fryers and baskets
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/
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. - thermometer off 12° - calibrated the thermometer with person in charge.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - 3 employees drinks stored next to clean drink cups at Tea station.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. - door handle on egg cooler in kitchen
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. - under fryers
Hole in or other damage to wall. -Wall behind 3 compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - glass door reach in cooler
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Freezer in kitchen
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed produce stored over ready to eat condiments in glass door reach in cooler.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 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.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - all white cutting boards on cooks line. - interior of fryers and baskets - elastic slicer - can opener
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under fryers
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - employee drink in reach- in cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed vegetables over Condiments in glass door cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Electric slicer - interior of fryer and baskets -white cutting on sandwich station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - 3 drinks store on preparation table next to coffee station.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed produce stored over ready to eat condiments in reach in cooler.
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over ready to eat foods in white stand up freezer across 3 compartment.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of cleaners stored next to food items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Electric slicer
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. 4 new hires
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Gallon of paints store over new utensils in dry storage area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drinks stored on coffee station table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher trays
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Steaks set out on white freezer across from 3 compartment sink.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over ready to eats foods.
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.