Sunshine Cafeteria Express

8180 Nw 36 St Ste 104, Miami, FL 33166

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sunshine Cafeteria Express eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Dec 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “working containers of food removed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 12, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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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. Observed swai fish in bags inside grey refrigerator in kitchen. Operator removed fish from bags. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside employee restrooms.

31B-04-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cook pork container uncovered inside reach in cooler. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on reach in cooler.

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by coffee machine. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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. Observed Carmen Perez, expired 12/10/2024.

53B-14-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by coffee machine. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed vinegar bottle unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs by three compartment sink. As per Operator eggs have been outside for 30 minutes. Operator stored them inside reach in cooler.

03A-03-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters.

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container stored on shelf over three compartment sink. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Jul 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.

12A-03-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in freezer accumulation of soil residues in back kitchen.

22-16-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel by fryer inside kitchen. Employee stored the towel inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container on shelf over three compartment sink.

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sunshine Cafeteria Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sunshine Cafeteria Express on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sunshine Cafeteria Express?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sunshine Cafeteria Express.

How does Sunshine Cafeteria Express compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Sunshine Cafeteria Express most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Sunshine Cafeteria Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sunshine Cafeteria Express have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sunshine Cafeteria Express 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 Sunshine Cafeteria Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sunshine Cafeteria Express is inspected around two times per year on average.

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