Sunshine Soul Food Café
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
64
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Sunshine Soul Food Café, the earliest from 2022. On Nov 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Sunshine Soul Food Café's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over ox tail in walk in cooler. Chicken over beef in reach in stand up cooler.
08A-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon to scoop rice in standing water 79f. Employee removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. 2nd cook line back of the house kitchen. Operator placed drip tray. **Corrected On-Site**
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters back of the house kitchen by walk on coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Oxtails and chicken thawing in standing water in 3 compartment sink. Operator turn on cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Prep area hand sink. Operator fixed pipe during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
64
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pasta 50 F and turkey 53°f in reach in cooler overnight cooling per operator. Operator discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pasta 50 F and turkey 53°f in reach in cooler overnight cooling per operator. Operator discarded food items.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Togo plastic cup used to scoop cabbage in reach in cooler by prep area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler and freezers throughout. Operator had employee wipe cooler handles **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
58
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. potato salad (46 F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler over night per operator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar and by cooks line sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All Reach in coolers doors back of the house. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of cooking equipment on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches at towel dispenser by 3 compartment sink 3 live roaches behind hand wash sign by 3 compartment sink. 1 live roach on the wall by 3 compartment sink. 4 live roaches at soap dispenser and towel dispenser by prep sink. 2 live roaches underneath 3 compartment sink. 16 total live roaches. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. potato salad (46 F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler over night per operator.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (59F - Cold Holding); beef (58F - Cold Holding); pork (59F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken boxes(60 F Cold Holding) in walk in cooler less than 4 hours per operator. Operator opened freezer door adjacent to walk-in cooler for temp recovery**Warning** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling container with water.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar and by cooks line sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No running water at Prep sink. Per manager pipe broken.
27-09-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Puddling water at entrance to back of the house bar area, underneath Hws and prep sink, and throughout back of the house main cook line. **Warning**
29-19-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At bar Hws, and prep sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All Reach in coolers doors back of the house.
23-24-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach underneath Hws by prep sink. 2 dead roaches underneath oven on main cook line 3 total dead roaches. **Warning** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout facility underneath cooking equipment on line, at entrance to back of the house and by prep area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all equipment throughout facility.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on prep counter 85°f.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of cooking equipment on cooks line.
23-03-4
30
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in hand sink front area next to front warmers
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit expired 8-23
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over bar area
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket broken front reach in cooler by ware wash
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Provided operator with change of seating form **Corrective Action Taken**
51-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic bottled beverages stored on floor behind side counter area
08B-38-4
67
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has added additional prep area, cooking area and bar areas. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cornmeal, flour and rice containers cup no handle.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 1 ceiling tile above dry storage missing.
36-36-4
82
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Bacon over cheese. Reach in cooler across from produce walk-in. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage at 54f over 4 hours. Per chefrocudt in cooler overnight Cremas drink made on site left at room temperature. Per chef product made before Christmas , product over 7 days as well. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
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. Beef, curry chicken, chicken, and Turkey cooked and prepared Saturday. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several found in different containers of flour and rice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Several ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and above dry storage area . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on 3 door stand up coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Garage and back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Roll up garage door was fully open ( with no air curtain) while facility was open and operating. Chef closed the door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under both 3 compartment sinks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
43
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Bacon over cheese. Reach in cooler across from produce walk-in. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut cabbage at 54f over 4 hours. Per chefrocudt in cooler overnight Veggie mix, beef and gravy 54-109 reheating for 2 1/2 hours. Per cook items placed in steam well at 6:30am to reheat. Temperature taken at 8:50am . Stop sale operator discarded. Cremas drink made on site left at room temperature. Per chef product made before Christmas , product over 7 days as well. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage at 54f over 4 hours. Per chefrocudt in cooler overnight Cremas drink made on site left at room temperature. Per chef product made before Christmas , product over 7 days as well. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Veggie mix, beef and gravy 54-109 reheating for 2 1/2 hours. Per cook items placed in steam well at 6:30am to reheat. Temperature taken at 8:50am . Stop sale operator discarded. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: No items reheating **Time Extended**
03E-02-5
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. Beef, curry chicken, chicken, and Turkey cooked and prepared Saturday. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink at food prep area has been removed Hand sink in prep and ware wash area has been removed All sinks verified by last set of approved plans from 2016 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has added additional prep area, cooking area and bar areas **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At new addition hand sink in bar prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several found in different containers of flour and rice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Several ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and above dry storage area . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on 3 door stand up coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Garage and back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At new addition hand sink in bar prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Roll up garage door was fully open ( with no air curtain) while facility was open and operating. Chef closed the door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under both 3 compartment sinks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
22
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Bacon over cheese. Reach in cooler across from produce walk-in. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Three compartment sink for thawing meats, drains are backing up on the floor into prep area and around wall into cook line area. Sewage water is flowing on floor where employees are working and standing. Drain overflowing from grease trap area where hand sink use to be installed. **Admin Complaint**
28-26-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut cabbage at 54f over 4 hours. Per chefrocudt in cooler overnight Veggie mix, beef and gravy 54-109 reheating for 2 1/2 hours. Per cook items placed in steam well at 6:30am to reheat. Temperature taken at 8:50am . Stop sale operator discarded. Cremas drink made on site left at room temperature. Per chef product made before Christmas , product over 7 days as well. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage at 54f over 4 hours. Per chefrocudt in cooler overnight Cremas drink made on site left at room temperature. Per chef product made before Christmas , product over 7 days as well. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Veggie mix, beef and gravy 54-109 reheating for 2 1/2 hours. Per cook items placed in steam well at 6:30am to reheat. Temperature taken at 8:50am . Stop sale operator discarded. **Warning**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink at food prep area has been removed Hand sink in prep and ware wash area has been removed All sinks verified by last set of approved plans from 2016 **Warning**
31A-04-4
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/ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has added additional prep area, cooking area and bar areas **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At new addition hand sink in bar prep area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef, curry chicken, chicken, and Turkey cooked and prepared Saturday. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several found in different containers of flour and rice. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Several ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and above dry storage area . **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on 3 door stand up coolers **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Garage and back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Roll up garage door was fully open ( with no air curtain) while facility was open and operating. Chef closed the door **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meats being thawed in 3 compartment sink in standing water. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under both 3 compartment sinks **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At new addition hand sink in bar prep area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
14
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooked beans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler in front of triple sink soiled with black mold like substance. Bottom of stand up reach in cooler in prep area soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Purse and jacket in hand sink next to fryer on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On both hand sinks on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At both hand sinks on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. On prep line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Lid and interior soiled with black mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of walk in cooler next to triple sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Shelving in walk-in cooler next to triple sink not 6 inches off floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of Rice and potato on floor in prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Throughout kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lamb thawing In standing water in triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
29
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
33
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Chicken in hotel pan stored over ground bison. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Inside of dish machine soiled with mold like substance.
16-23-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fish bucket stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All bulk containers. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sunshine Soul Food Café last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sunshine Soul Food Café on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sunshine Soul Food Café?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sunshine Soul Food Café.
How does Sunshine Soul Food Café compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Sunshine Soul Food Café most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Sunshine Soul Food Café's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sunshine Soul Food Café have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sunshine Soul Food Café 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 Sunshine Soul Food Café inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sunshine Soul Food Café is inspected around four times per year on average.
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