SUNSET CAFE
760 S US HWY 1, Vero Beach FL 32962 · 772.778.5461
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 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 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Above 3 bay sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Next to 3 bay sink
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2 microwaves above sandwich station
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burgers over raw bacon in reach in cooler
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Whisk next to hand sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under 3 bay sink
Missing ceiling tile above 3 bay sink
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Hash browns sitting out on counter. Employee moved to cooler to thaw
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At servers station, reading 0ppm. Advised to remake. Now reading 100ppm
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats 68f. Cold holding. On counter for 1 hour. Moved to cooler to rapid chill
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine and glass door cooler are not working and not in use
Hole in or other damage to wall. Above 3 bay sink
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak over ice in reach in freezer
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 chicken in reach in cooler at 45°. In cooler overnight
Ceiling tile missing. Above 3CS
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Soda station
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Sandwich station reach in cooler soiled in food debris
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Raw bacon over prepped chopped onions in reach in tall stainless cooler. 2. Raw steak not in original packaging over ice in reach in freezer
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee spoon being stored in hand wash sink. Spoon was removed.
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. Troy
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under microwave. Operator removed and sanitized.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine is broken. Operator is using bagged ice.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under 3 compartment sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen is covered in dust
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of sandwich cooler has accumulation of food debris on left side.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By triple sink
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Advised employee to remake bucket.
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk 2 door reach in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
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. Sent operator information
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets glass door reach in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom reach in freezer
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox next to powder sugar
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple items on shelf commingling with restaurant food
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on single glass door cooler in servers area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile missing under triple sink
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket on cooks line reading zero,advised operator to remake bucket, rechecked now reading 100ppm
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.