Sun Shoppe and Cafe

540 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Sun Shoppe and Cafe has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Melbourne average 84, so Sun Shoppe and Cafe is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in chest freezer

14-69-4

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - 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 copy to operator couldn't find **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over ready to eat food main cookline unit **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Undated opened milk and half n half in front counter reach **Repeat Violation**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Drink stirring spoon kept in water temped at 78F **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink by triple sink **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat pickles. 2 door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - 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

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink. Ice in sink Educated **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets sandwich cooler Gaskets upright freezer in back **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic container back shelf operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles back room **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2 door Gaskets small reach in cooler

23-03-4

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Chicken salad, tuna salad, opened ham, and turkey. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Will send operator link to print out current license.

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on 2 door cooler torn **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at front counter.

31B-04-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and brown sugar **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sun Shoppe and Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sun Shoppe and Cafe on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sun Shoppe and Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sun Shoppe and Cafe.

How does Sun Shoppe and Cafe compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

Sun Shoppe and Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne average of 84.

Has Sun Shoppe and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sun Shoppe and Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sun Shoppe and Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Sun Shoppe and Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sun Shoppe and Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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