Florida Hibiscus
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
39
Score
Florida Hibiscus has been inspected 17 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 1, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Sunrise facility scores 78, putting Florida Hibiscus on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
17
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances on can opener blade. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator no date marked on cooked chicken wings stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, chicken cooker on 02/08/2026. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: At the time of callback inspection, no date marked on several cook TCS foods stored in walk in cooler more than 24 hours. **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup inside ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler and freezer floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Observed cases with food items stored on walk in cooler floor. **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup on can opener holster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses at ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: not complied **Admin Complaint**
10-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
14-17-4
61
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
21
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Apr 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over cooked ready to eat duck. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator holding rice and cut cabbage on TPHC, emailed form to operator
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In storage area by bar, cup and bowl used to dispense flor and rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, multiple cases of chicken stored on floor. Operator stated to store chicken proper **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer around door seal.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line, knife stored between equipment. Operator removed. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
64
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Containers of air in and other medications on shelf next to clean plates directly above fliptop unit. Employee removed all medications. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, containers of raw beef and raw shrimp on shelf above box of oranges and bag of pumpkins. Employee moved oranges and pumpkins to different shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. In Roper white refrigerator in kitchen.
05-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl and plastic cups in bulk containers of rice in dry storage.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Hotel pans on rack outside walk in cooler door not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, multiple cases of foods and whole muscle beef still wrapped on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloths under multiple cutting boards in kitchen.
21-04-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Knife block being used at back prep table opposite walk in cooler.
14-55-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bilk container of flour under expo counter not labeled.
02D-01-5
50
Aug 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw meet product thawing in standing water inside a food prep sink. Operator placed in walk in cooler to continue thawing process. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
95
Jun 27, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. 3 door superior cooler; raw fish (54F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (55F - Cold Holding); chopped cabbage (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit more than 4hrs. Observed unit at 53F. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: Cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Shrimp wonton (57F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (53F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (54F - Cold Holding) per operator food left in unit overnight, and foods not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door superior cooler; raw fish (54F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (55F - Cold Holding); chopped cabbage (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit more than 4hrs. Observed unit at 53F. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: Cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Shrimp wonton (57F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (53F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (54F - Cold Holding) per operator food left in unit overnight, and foods not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
74
Jun 26, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 small flying insect, fly near back door of kitchen. Operator opened back door and disposed of fly. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer observed frozen foods not in proper order, all items not in original packaging. Observed raw beef over raw chicken and raw chicken over raw pork. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - 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. 3 door superior cooler; raw fish (54F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (55F - Cold Holding); chopped cabbage (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit more than 4hrs. Observed unit at 53F°. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door superior cooler; raw fish (54F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (55F - Cold Holding); chopped cabbage (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit more than 4hrs. Observed unit at 53F°. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen counter; Cooked chicken quarters (87 - Hot Holding) per operator food cooked less than 2 hours ago. Food item not kept under temperature control. Operator moved to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to locate certificates **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener located behind fryer soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
35
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - 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/ Manager arrived at time of **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced Paper towel.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 Compartment sink Employee replaced soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. No sanitizing of utensils being done
16-13-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
67
Oct 17, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door to employee restroom at back of kitchen does not self close. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
95
Oct 6, 2023
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen to begin shift, put on gloves and began to cut up / portion cooked pork without washing hands first. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In walk in cooler, one Home Depot bucket in use to hold food. **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, containers of raw shrimp and chicken above case of unwashed potatoes. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, bowl of raw chicken above container of raw shrimp on shelf. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In Roper refrigerator, cooked pork, cooked pumpkin, curry shrimp, curry beef, aloo channa curry, bygan chocka dated 9-24 and 9-28. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Roper refrigerator, cooked pork, cooked pumpkin, curry shrimp, curry beef, aloo channa curry, and bygan chocka all dated 9-24 and 9-28. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by dish machine. Employee replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle under dish machine. Manager labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin printed and provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC Jasmine Punsamy **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by dish machine and at front bar. Employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Manager unable to locate certificates during inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Door to employee restroom at back of kitchen open. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door to employee restroom at back of kitchen does not self close. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl and plastic cup in bulk containers of rice in store room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and charger on prep table immediately inside kitchen from dining room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under cutting board on prep table at end of cook line. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave closest to dining room doors has food debris. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Two soiled dry clothes on back prep table nearest walk in cooler. **Warning**
21-10-4
16
May 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
90
May 24, 2023
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live small flying insect by dish machine. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed shrimp curry dated 05/11/2023 in reach in cooler. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. peas and carrots (47F - Cold Holding); Chopped cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); lomein noodles (47F - Cold Holding) per operator not prep or portion today. Per operator stored in cooler approximately 24 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. peas and carrots (47F - Cold Holding); Chopped cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); lomein noodles (47F - Cold Holding) per operator not prep or portion today. Per operator stored in cooler approximately 24 hours. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed solution exceeding 200 Ppm **Warning**
41-18-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket chlorine 200+Ppm. Operator diluted rechecked 50Ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink blocked by dirty linen bag. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fly swatter in hand sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing grease cutter substance not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense jasmine rice. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed bathroom door in kitchen left open. Operator closed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door in kitchen is not self closing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and keys on cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of raw chicken on floor of walk in cooler. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken and beef not covered in reach in cooler. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
17
May 22, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 11 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 33 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed fried crab Rangoon left in cooler overnight at 62°F
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Observed Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue and mold like substance inside sink.
22-35-5
High Priority - Observed Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed above 200 ppm stored in bar area that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
41-15-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired from Dec 1 2022
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in freezer. Observed raw chicken over lamb in walk in freezer. Observed raw shrimp over potatoes in walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken over ginger in walk in cooler.
08A-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed fried crab Rangoon left in cooler overnight at 62°F
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Observed No soap provided at handwash sink.at kitchen area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment walk in shelves
22-31-4
Intermediate - Observed Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food cooked veggies sauce prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken soup, fried rice, cooked snapper made more than 24 hours per operator not dated marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Observed No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at kitchen area
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with mold like substance encrusted on blade Observed cutting boards with old food residue on cutting boards throughout.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed wiping cloth attached to stick used as a basting brush for roti preparation.
14-14-4
Intermediate - Observed 2 Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bleach and fabulous **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Observed Hand-wash sink not accessible for employee use with garbage can in front of sink. Operator removed garbage can
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items base ball cap stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair with cooler not working holding opened sauces tomato sauce, buffalo sauce, soya sauce, oyster sauce.
14-11-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with raw animal food and ready-to-eat food or unwashed produce., no sanitizing solution set up at cook line. Operator set up chlorine sanitizing solution
08B-25-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed wok station and surrounding areas with heavy grease build up and old food debris with food contact surfaces of in use intensive spoons and ladles sitting in build up
22-08-4
Basic - Observed Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gasket through out kitchen area and standing reach in cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - Observed Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Observed Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach cooler located in kitchen area.
08B-49-4
Basic - Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment door oven handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Observed In-use utensil spoons, ladles not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.. Utensils with FCS sitting in grease and old food debris at wok station.
10-02-4
Basic - Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Observed Single-service articles catering pans not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
Basic - Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
24-18-4
6
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw and cooked TCS foods in thank you bags in walk in cooler, walk in freezer,. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Still observed **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed walk in cooler shelves with surface rust. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining food contact shelves in dry storage and kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach in cooler in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer located by walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on floor by cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken, raw fish not covered in standing reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Still observed **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Florida Hibiscus last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Florida Hibiscus on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Florida Hibiscus?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Florida Hibiscus.
How does Florida Hibiscus compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Florida Hibiscus most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Florida Hibiscus' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Florida Hibiscus have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Florida Hibiscus means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Florida Hibiscus inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Florida Hibiscus is inspected around five times per year on average.
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