Florida Ridge, Indian River County

SUNSET CAFE

760 S US HWY 1, Florida Ridge, FL 32962

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Jan 14, 2026
City
Florida Ridge
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 24300409

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burgers over raw bacon in reach in cooler

24-27-4

Detail 24300413

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Whisk next to hand sink Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 24300410

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under 3 bay sink

36-24-5

Detail 24300414

Basic - Missing ceiling tile above 3 bay sink Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 24300412

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Hash browns sitting out on counter. Employee moved to cooler to thaw Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 24300411

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At servers station, reading 0ppm. Advised to remake. Now reading 100ppmCorrective Action Taken Corrected On-Site

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 23870958

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats 68f. Cold holding. On counter for 1 hour. Moved to cooler to rapid chill Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 23870960

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine and glass door cooler are not working and not in use

36-24-5

Detail 23870959

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Above 3 bay sink Repeat Violation

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 23494548

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak over ice in reach in freezer

01B-02-5

Detail 23494549

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 23494547

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken in reach in cooler at 45°. In cooler overnight

36-36-4

Detail 23494546

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above 3CS

10-08-5

Detail 23494545

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Soda station Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23494550

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Sandwich station reach in cooler soiled in food debris

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 23025215

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Raw bacon over prepped chopped onions in reach in tall stainless cooler. 2. Raw steak not in original packaging over ice in reach in freezer

31A-11-4

Detail 23025214

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee spoon being stored in hand wash sink. Spoon was removed. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23025212

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. Troy

35A-03-4

Detail 23025208

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under microwave. Operator removed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23025209

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine is broken. Operator is using bagged ice.

36-17-5

Detail 23025206

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23025207

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen is covered in dust

22-16-4

Detail 23025211

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of sandwich cooler has accumulation of food debris on left side.

21-12-4

Detail 23025210

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By triple sink

21-07-4

Detail 23025213

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Advised employee to remake bucket. Corrective Action Taken

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 14

29-37-4

Detail 22552179

High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.

02C-03-5

Detail 22552176

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 2 door reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22552175

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 22552177

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine

11-26-1

Detail 22552188

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 operator information Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22552185

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-34-5

Detail 22552183

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen

50-09-4

Detail 22552182

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22552184

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook

14-11-5

Detail 22552180

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets glass door reach in cooler Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22552181

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22552178

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22552186

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom reach in freezer

21-12-4

Detail 22552187

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

41-10-4

Detail 22221377

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox next to powder sugar Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22221373

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty

11-26-1

Detail 22221374

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.

50-09-4

Detail 22221370

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 22221378

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

08B-49-4

Detail 22221375

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple items on shelf commingling with restaurant food

14-11-5

Detail 22221371

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on single glass door cooler in servers area

36-17-5

Detail 22221372

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile missing under triple sink

22-08-4

Detail 22221369

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 22221376

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 22221368

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket on cooks line reading zero,advised operator to remake bucket, rechecked now reading 100ppm Corrected On-Site

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 21762810

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. Provided form. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21762804

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 21762808

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink. Strainer removed and sink cleaned. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21762806

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Hat put on. Corrected On-Site

14-13-4

Detail 21762807

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Can opener blade rusty.

10-08-5

Detail 21762803

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21762809

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under microwaves and on cooking equipment.

22-16-4

Detail 21762802

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

21-12-4

Detail 21762805

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

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

29-42-4

Detail 21337782

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

14-14-4

Detail 21337785

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal band brush at cook line.

51-11-4

Detail 21337781

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Secured. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21337783

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 21337789

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Removed. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 21337784

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

31B-04-4

Detail 21337788

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 21337787

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters.

21-12-4

Detail 21337786

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

Mar 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 9

02C-03-5

Detail 20929595

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. Large part of cut deli turkey and multiple wrapped provolone cheese for 48 hours. Manager date labeled all. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20929591

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Slicer blade guard.

31A-11-4

Detail 20929593

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand wash sink. Removed. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 20929596

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked potatoes, Pooled and cracked eggs being held under 4 hour time/temperature control. No written plan. Provided written plan to manager and reviewed how to fill out. Manager will fill out after breakfast rush. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 20929597

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleanser spray bottle.

36-32-5

Detail 20929590

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over 3 compartment sink.

36-17-5

Detail 20929594

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20929592

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt,or dust. Black table fan. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 20929598

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

Sep 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 15

12A-07-5

Detail 20543539

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 20543542

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Clorox over prep table. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20543536

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced ham and turkey sliced 4 days ago has no date mark.

14-01-5

Detail 20543548

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in dry grits container Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20543547

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 20543541

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over prep table Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20543535

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

35B-01-4

Detail 20543537

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door

10-20-4

Detail 20543543

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 20543540

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster

23-03-4

Detail 20543546

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dirty. Black fan on prep table dusty. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 20543538

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water to hand sink temporarily disconnected due to broken pipe. Establishment has other hand wash sinks. Plumber is scheduled to be here today.

36-02-5

Detail 20543545

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Under ice machine and triple sink. Ceiling tiles dirty. Ceiling tile missing over triple sink.

08B-17-4

Detail 20543544

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over cream cheese.

21-12-4

Detail 20543534

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.