SUNSHINE SOUL FOOD CAFÉ
2528 W COLONIAL DR STE B
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/3/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4: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**
- 51-09-4: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**
- 23-03-4: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**
- 01B-02-5: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**
- 31B-02-4: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All Reach in coolers doors back of the house.
- 35A-03-4: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
- 51-09-4: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
- 36-22-4: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.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all equipment throughout facility.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on prep counter 85°f.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of cooking equipment on cooks line.
- 29-19-4: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
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At bar Hws, and prep sink.
- 35A-05-4: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
- 01B-02-5: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.
- 03A-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 recoveryWarning **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling container with water.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar and by cooks line sink.
- 27-09-4:Intermediate - No running water at Prep sink. Per manager pipe broken.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2025 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over bar area
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket broken front reach in cooler by ware wash
- 51-09-4: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**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic bottled beverages stored on floor behind side counter area
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in hand sink front area next to front warmers
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit expired 8-23
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cornmeal, flour and rice containers cup no handle. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 1 ceiling tile above dry storage missing. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7: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 2024-07-09: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/9/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 5/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cornmeal, flour and rice containers cup no handle.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 1 ceiling tile above dry storage missing.
- 51-16-7: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5: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**
- 14-01-5: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**
- 36-36-4: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**
- 13-07-4: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**
- 14-11-5: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**
- 35B-01-4: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-03-4: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**
- 29-11-4: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**
- 42-01-4: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**
- 08A-05-6: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**
- 03A-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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
- 02C-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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5: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**
- 14-01-5: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**
- 36-36-4: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**
- 13-07-4: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**
- 14-11-5: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**
- 35B-01-4: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**
- 31B-04-4: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**
- 35B-03-4: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**
- 29-11-4: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**
- 42-01-4: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**
- 08A-05-6: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**
- 01B-02-5: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**
- 03A-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**
- 03E-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**
- 31A-04-4: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**
- 51-16-7: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**
- 31B-03-4: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**
- 02C-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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 3/4/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
7
Basic
11
Total
24
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several found in different containers of flour and rice. Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Several ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and above dry storage area . Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on 3 door stand up coolers Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Garage and back door. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At new addition hand sink in bar prep area. Warning
- 35B-03-4: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
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meats being thawed in 3 compartment sink in standing water. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under both 3 compartment sinks Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 08A-05-6: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
- 28-26-5: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
- 01B-02-5: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
- 03A-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
- 03E-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
- 31A-04-4: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
- 53A-05-6: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
- 51-16-7: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
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At new addition hand sink in bar prep area. Warning
- 02B-02-5: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
- 02C-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
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. In storage area Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2024 revealed 24 total violations (5 high priority, 7 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
10
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5: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.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of walk in cooler next to triple sink.
- 08B-47-4: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-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of Rice and potato on floor in prep area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Throughout kitchen.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. On prep line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lamb thawing In standing water in triple sink. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
- 08A-05-6: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
- 11-27-4: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
- 22-02-4: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.
- 31A-11-4: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
- 31B-02-4: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
- 11-26-1: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**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At both hand sinks on cook line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2023 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 10 basic).