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SUNSHINE CAFETERIA EXPRESS CORP

8180 NW 36 ST STE 104, Miami FL 33166

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS2326916
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2016002064Jan 14, 2016Mar 16, 2016$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at front counter. Employee removed it.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Observed swai fish in bags inside grey refrigerator in kitchen. Operator removed fish from bags.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside employee restrooms.
Basic/31B-04-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Observed cook pork container uncovered inside reach in cooler. Operator covered container.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on reach in cooler.
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by coffee machine.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator removed utensils.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed Carmen Perez, expired 12/10/2024.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by coffee machine.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed vinegar bottle unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 9, 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. Observed raw shell eggs over chorizo inside refrigerator in back kitchen.
High priority/08A-05-6
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phones stored on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed phones.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging with food preparation without hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on kitchen floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled beverage reach in cooler gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs and handling clean plates without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee was trained by Inspector how to properly wash hands. Employee changed gloves and washed hands.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ice stored on thank you bags inside white refrigerator in back kitchen.
High priority/14-31-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of stand reach in freezer in back kitchen. Employee removed water and dried floor.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked chicken inside silver refrigerator in dry storage area. Operator stored them correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed onions stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed them.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside Men's and Women's restrooms.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by coffee machine.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic/21-12-4

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.