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SUNSHINE CAFE

5780 MAJOR BLVD, Orlando FL 32819 · 407.351.1000

Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats325
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5801803
Grade history
NOV 24
DEC 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Two Live, small flying insects found 1-in dish room 1- server area
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2019055299Oct 15, 2019Dec 12, 2019$800
4--2019001030Oct 19, 2018Feb 1, 2019$400
4--2018042877Jun 21, 2018Sep 19, 2018$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Sliced coked sausage links dated 3/23 in reach in cooler at omelette station
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced coked sausage links dated 3/23 in reach in cooler at omelette station
High priority/01B-02-5
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sliced coked sausage links dated 3/23 in reach in cooler at omelette station Was wrapped before being fully cooled
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Food-contact surface stained/ soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board on omelette station - white cutting boards on cooks line
Intermediate/22-02-4
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sever side station
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Under hand sink in server side station installed 1/30/25
Intermediate/29-28-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine
Basic/16-21-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ice container in front server station
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Two Live, small flying insects found 1-in dish room 1- server area
High priority/35A-02-7
Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In area leading to front line
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dish area
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Cases of water in beverage area across from walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer behind the condenser
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning over fryer on cooks line
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop bucket in chemical room
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs stored behind liquid eggs on the omelette station
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish room
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by dry storage.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. Over steam kettle on the hood in the kitchen
Basic/36-62-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Divider of fryer and oven on cooks line
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Apples on buffet line wrapped before being washed
Basic/08B-39-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Across from steam kettle in kitchen
Basic/14-20-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Dry storage roomm
Basic/25-05-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sink room
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell ages behind liquid eggs in sandwich top reach in cooler on omelette station
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface stained soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on sandwich top reach in coolers on cooks line
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer under condenser
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryer on cooks line
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 154.5F Checked breaker then was 168
High priority/22-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw whole shell eggs behind liquid eggs on sandwich top reach in cooler on omelette station 2) raw sausage links over liquid eggs in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash browns 99 on grill on cooks line Less than four hours Advised to place on time plan
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Glad of water on clean item rack in dish room
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on dry item shelf across from dish machine
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryer
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Chemical room
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler 1)Raw chicken over cooked chicken 2) raw sausage links over liquid eggs Sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line Raw whole shell eggs behind cole slaw
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several on cooks line
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Top of tilt skillet next to prepped items
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to clean pans in prep kicthen
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Single door reach in freezer on cooks line
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Chemical room
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Mini corn muffins not protected on buffet line Chef placed in bread container that is protected
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs behind liquid eggs on omelet station
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut watermelon 52Fmore than four hour in fruit walk in cooler
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut watermelon 52F more than four hour in fruit walk in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink when leaving the dead to dining room on the left
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Seasoning on cooks line
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Under counter on cook line next to seasoning
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag next to bananas under table outside of walk in coolers
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in fruit walk in cooler at the condenser
Basic/14-69-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Omelette station
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site

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.