Sunnyside Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Sunnyside Cafe nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 3, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
“In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Melbourne Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 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. Arenas
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked potatoes walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pickles walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom Sent one to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain leaking on hand wash sink in dishwasher area
29-11-4
70
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. O ppm. Operator changed bucket. 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over unwashed oranges. Walk in cooler
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled bucket in hand wash sink Educated **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets upright freezer in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - 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. Mahi thawed vacuum seal not broken. Walk in cooler
06-09-1
50
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 400+. Corrected to 75ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked potatoes walk in cooler at 39f cold holding **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
14-17-4
67
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
90
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer, lid has excessive amount of rust pitting the surface
14-69-4
Basic - Pans and cups not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered, biscuits on shelf and foods in reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
86
May 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced ham 47F recommended rapid chill Butter 60 F Recommend rapid chill **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Pooled eggs and hash browns **Warning**
03F-01-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. Opened bodies of deli ham and turkey in the walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - 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. Removed from package **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf next to single service items and clean dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and keys stored with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over cut lettuce, and cheese in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. On cook line cutting board **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-03-4
43
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose by mop sink **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich cooler cookline
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate used to scoop potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used to soak water in bottom sandwich cooler
21-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sunnyside Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sunnyside Cafe on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sunnyside Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sunnyside Cafe.
How does Sunnyside Cafe compare to other restaurants in Melbourne Beach?
Sunnyside Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Melbourne Beach average of 73.
Has Sunnyside Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sunnyside Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sunnyside Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sunnyside Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sunnyside Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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