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SUNSHINE COFFEE

1436 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · (305) 397-8280

Last inspected Aug 5, 2025 · 5 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336893
Grade history
MAY 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. The owner brought soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed a baseboard tile missing by the glass door reach in cooler.
Basic/36-08-4
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed at the case of water bottles on the floor. The owner put them on a shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nov 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a food handler rinse off a spoon in the hand washing sink at the front counter.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. The owner found the test kit during the inspection.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed the following food handler has been working for more 60 days Mauaelis Garcia.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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. Observed Mauaelis Garcia working and has not signed it. Form provided via email.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a thermos with a straw on top of a cutting board at the front counter. The employee removed it.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The owner hung the mop.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a mason jar full of sugar not labeled at the front counter.
Basic/02D-01-5
May 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by the hood system.
Basic/36-34-5

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.