Sunrise Family Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025
37
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Sunrise Family Restaurant stretching back to 2022. On Jul 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 15 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Cocoa Beach restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi, grouper, and cobia in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Butter packets on tables are not being discarded after 4 hours. SEE STOP SALE
03F-04-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Irish Benedict. Operator marked all menus **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on filter for ice machine
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of doors **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over service bar **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
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. Fully thawed raw mahi, grouper, and cobia in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of raw pork stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food in walk in cooler. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
37
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Sep 13, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating after issuance of an Emergency Order of Suspension of license. Operator serving uncle (not an employee) coffee at time of callback. Stated he does not ever charge uncle for service. **Admin Complaint**
50-10-4
High Priority - Establishment removed/covered/defaced closure sign posted by the division. Sign has been ripped and written over **Admin Complaint**
50-07-4
74
Sep 12, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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. 0ppm. Operator replaced source container. 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen. Observed 4 live roaches behind mixer and 1 live roach in the process of dying on a plate over make line **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib at rear of building across from ice machine
29-34-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen door has a visible gap when closed
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of steaks on the floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice scoop is on exterior ledge of ice machine on rear deck
10-13-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain Pipe beneath mop sink is missing **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw steaks being thawed in a bucket of standing water on the floor. Operator placed under running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in dish room **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Mop sink on rear of building
29-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In multiple areas of kitchen and service lines
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ppm
21-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over service line.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Acoustic tiling over service line have water damage
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in either stall of women's restroom
32-12-5
33
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook used gloved hand to pick up soiled glove on the ground. Then touched French toast on flat top without changing gloves and washing hands. SEE STOP SALE
12A-29-4
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Cook used gloved hand to pick up soiled glove on the ground. Then touched French toast on flat top without changing gloves and washing hands.
01B-12-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw beef stored over cooked Shepard pie
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Prep worker wearing gloves wrapped raw beef in plastic wrap then touched walk in cooler door and multiple other surfaces without changing gloves and washing hands
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line nearest steam well cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); gyro meat (53F - Cold Holding); slaw (51F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (52F - Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In reach in cooler on rear dock
14-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep worker
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of oysters stored on the floor beneath speed rack **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between make line units. Moved to dish **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler have an accumulation of mold like substance
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipe for mop sink is not attached
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler. Cooked potatoes, gyro meat, creamed corn, sausage gravy....
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In dish room
36-02-5
21
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dropped off soiled dishes and then proceeded to service window and delivered plates of food to table without washing hands
12A-02-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw tuna and raw salmon fully thawed in vacuum sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On countertop in kitchen cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); gyro meat (77F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind the bar is being used as a dump sink. Coffee and ice in well
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict's on menu not identified as having raw ingredients. Hostess began marking menus**Warning** **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
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/ No certified manager in building with 5 employees working
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. No members of staff are willing to take charge during absence of management
53A-11-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. No dates on tags.
01C-03-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling tile missing over walk in cooler. Unsealed concrete in dish room
36-51-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of raw chicken, raw pork, and greens on the floor in walk in cooler beneath speed rack
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters are not covered
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw steak and kielbasas being thawed at room temperature next to deli slicer **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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. Raw tuna and raw salmon fully thawed in vacuum sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
06-09-1
25
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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. 0ppm **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hole in wall surrounding electrical outlet in dish area near door behind single service storage. Tiles in disrepair in dish room and women's restroom
36-51-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over dish room
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over walk in cooler has water damage and an accumulation of mold like substance
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In women's restroom
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler. Cases of eggs and buckets of food items. In kitchen. Plastic cooking oil container. In rear storage shed. Waffle/pancake mix **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink in kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Stored on the floor in rear shed
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Corn beef hash being thawed on countertop. Operator moved to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ppm. Operator diluted to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
39
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/22. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: Still expired, sent for AC on 7/18/22. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: Not able to locate. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: . Kitchen. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler in shed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Hammer, battery powered tools over food plastic wrap, storage bags and skewers on shelf by walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: Tools, over food storage bags, slicer. **Time Extended**
42-03-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sunrise Family Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sunrise Family Restaurant on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sunrise Family Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sunrise Family Restaurant.
How does Sunrise Family Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
Sunrise Family Restaurant most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.
Has Sunrise Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sunrise Family Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sunrise Family Restaurant 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 Sunrise Family Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sunrise Family Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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