Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County

SUNRISE CITY CAFE

204 ORANGE AVE, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Apr 10, 2026
City
Fort Pierce
County
St. Lucie
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
22

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.

Apr 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 24505620

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/. Bulk ice machine is placed in dry storage room not on most recent approved plans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Started to draw up plans reached out to plan review and had a few questions. Make sure plans have been submitted before call back to avoid an administrative complaint Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: Operator In contact with Montreal. Will follow next unannounced. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

51-16-7

Detail 24426855

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/. Bulk ice machine is placed in dry storage room not on most recent approved plans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Started to draw up plans reached out to plan review and had a few questions. Make sure plans have been submitted before call back to avoid an administrative complaint Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 24426854

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bag in a box wall room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Time Extended

29-27-4

Detail 24426856

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Mop sink added waiting on plumber to add faucet Time Extended

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 24280680

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes 68F cold holding. Per employee, out for 20 mins. Half and half 68F cold holding Advised to rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

51-16-7

Detail 24280676

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/. Bulk ice machine is placed in dry storage room not on most recent approved plans. Warning

41-21-4

Detail 24280677

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Blue substance. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-24-5

Detail 24280678

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bag in a box wall room. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24280675

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-27-4

Detail 24280681

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 24280679

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. ROP beef sitting out ambient on shelf, still frozen. Employee removed to reach in cooler. Education provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 23868026

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. Operator called to have dish machine looked at and technician will be out today to service. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 23868024

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23868025

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chorizo(49F - Cold Holding) cut steak (45F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (46F); hamburger patties (46F - Cold Holding), Chorizo(46F - Cold Holding) operator disposed of items.

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

03F-02-5

Detail 23444322

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cook forgot to mark eggs.

11-27-4

Detail 23444323

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. Sent operator copy Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23444325

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as a dump sink and educated the operator. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 23444324

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for quaternary. Operator took a picture of the test kit. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23444320

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23444319

Basic - Equipment in poor repair single door reach in cooler gasket

21-12-4

Detail 23444321

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

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 22977407

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook on line in kitchen.

31A-11-4

Detail 22977406

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front hand wash with food debris.

50-09-4

Detail 22977408

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 22977410

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In the cold prep/above hand wash station.

24-08-4

Detail 22977409

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers in drying rack.

21-09-4

Detail 22977405

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On the cooks line and coffee station

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

12B-07-4

Detail 22767358

Basic - Employee beverage container on a top of dish machine.

51-13-4

Detail 22767359

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Informed Manager. Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 22767362

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On prep station and cooks line.

32-14-4

Detail 22767361

Basic - Toilet not flushing properly in one restroom. Informed Manager Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 22767360

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cooks line. Informed Manager. Corrected On-Site

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02B-01-5

Detail 22533950

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict needs to indicated on menu for undercooked eggs. Educated Manager. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: The menu were not identified with Eggs Benedict. Informed Managers, manager stated she will identify the menu today. Time Extended

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

11-04-5

Detail 22392894

High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Two employees new staff not complete. Manager educate employees and signed documents. Corrected On-Site

12A-07-5

Detail 22392893

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

12A-02-4

Detail 22392889

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.

03A-02-5

Detail 22392888

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front prep cooler Pico 61 F and shredded cheese 56 F. Quick Chili procedure for two food items. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 22392887

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict needs to indicated on menu for undercooked eggs. Educated Manager. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22392891

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written plan not completed for shell eggs and egg whites on cooks line. Completed at time by Manager. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22392890

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two plastic containers of prepared red potatoes on floor in kitchen. Informed employees. Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 22392892

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cooks line on oven handles.

Jun 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

53B-01-5

Detail 21907874

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

11-26-1

Detail 21907871

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. Emailed a copy and instructions Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 21907870

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed a copy Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21907867

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of bleach in dish area Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21907868

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21907866

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21907869

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of fry oil Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21907872

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

51-18-6

Detail 21907873

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21907865

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of sugar in server station Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 3Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 21528313

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Tested dish machine read at 00ppm. Operator changed bucket and primed. Retested at 50 ppm Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-26: Time Extended

01B-02-5

Detail 21528311

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pico (46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler from yesterday, operator discarded. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-26: Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 21528312

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico (46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler from yesterday, operator discarded. See stop sale. ham (58F - Cold Holding), operator states ham was out on counter while stocking, suggested rapid chill. Retemped Ham at 43F cold holding Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-26: Time Extended

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 21503837

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. Tested dish machine read at 00ppm. Operator changed bucket and primed. Retested at 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21503836

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pico (46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler from yesterday, operator discarded.

03A-02-5

Detail 21503842

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico (46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler from yesterday, operator discarded. See stop sale. ham (58F - Cold Holding), operator states ham was out on counter while stocking, suggested rapid chill. Retemped Ham at 43F cold holding Corrected On-Site

31A-04-4

Detail 21503833

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink in dish pit. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21503835

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence found of food debris in hand washing sink.

35A-03-4

Detail 21503840

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 15 dead roaches.

10-14-5

Detail 21503838

Basic - Ice bucket not inverted or protected Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21503841

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

31B-04-4

Detail 21503839

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In both bathrooms. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21503834

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled flour container. Corrected On-Site

May 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

02A-03-4

Detail 21057874

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and caterer does not provide a consumer advisory at catered events. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed and posted Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21057877

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In server station

14-01-5

Detail 21057876

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. in bulk flour Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21057873

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

12B-13-4

Detail 21057875

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site

Jan 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 20524017

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-21: Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 20524018

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-21: Time Extended

Sep 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 20519834

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler was open from delivery Rice 56° cold holding Turkey 47° cold holding Foods were placed there about 3 hours ago tomatoes 48° cold holding, pico de Gallo 48° cold holding, yogurt 50° cold holding, milk 53° cold holding, egg hard boiled 49° cold holding, Advised Rapid chill Refrigeration guys are coming back at 2 pm to double check and make sure all equipment is at or below 41° make sure all foods are iced down and check temperatures make sure any foods not at temp after 4 hours are discarded Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-17: Feta 48° 4 pounds Sour cream 45° 5 pounds Butter 47-50° 20 pounds Rice 48° 3 pounds All stop sale must discard Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 20519833

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-17: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 20519832

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By bulk soda - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-17: Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 20519835

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-17: Time Extended

Sep 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 20514540

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. 0 ppm

12A-07-5

Detail 20514548

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Washed blenders went to cut fruit stopped educated and she washed hands Corrected On-Site

12A-13-4

Detail 20514545

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server dumped dirty dishes went to prepare drinks stoped educated Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20514546

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler was open from delivery Rice 56° cold holding Turkey 47° cold holding Foods were placed there about 3 hours ago tomatoes 48° cold holding, pico de Gallo 48° cold holding, yogurt 50° cold holding, milk 53° cold holding, egg hard boiled 49° cold holding, Advised Rapid chill Refrigeration guys are coming back at 2 pm to double check and make sure all equipment is at or below 41° make sure all foods are iced down and check temperatures make sure any foods not at temp after 4 hours are discarded Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 20514542

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Cook made at 8 am Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 20514538

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser and Lysol stored next to coffee And filters Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 20514541

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. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 20514544

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.

14-01-5

Detail 20514539

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk flour Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 20514547

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By bulk soda

51-09-4

Detail 20514549

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20514543

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