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SUNSET CAFE

SUNSET CAFE located in VERO BEACH has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 1.6/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

8th Avenue
Vero Beach, Florida, 32690
Indian River County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/14/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13462327

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 5 basic

  • 24-27-4: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:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under 3 bay sink
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Missing ceiling tile above 3 bay sink Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5: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:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At servers station, reading 0ppm. Advised to remake. Now reading 100ppm**Corrective Action Taken** Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5: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

7/15/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10924772

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine and glass door cooler are not working and not in use
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Above 3 bay sink Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5: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**

1/23/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8847480

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 3 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above 3CS
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Soda station Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Sandwich station reach in cooler soiled in food debris
  • 08A-02-6: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:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  • 03A-02-5: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

8/1/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8774292

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 7 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under microwave. Operator removed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine is broken. Operator is using bagged ice.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen is covered in dust
  • 22-16-4: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:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By triple sink
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Advised employee to remake bucket. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-05-6: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: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: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

1/9/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8480207

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 int, 9 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets glass door reach in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom reach in freezer
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • 02C-03-5: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:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
  • 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. Sent operator information Repeat Violation

8/22/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8373333

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 8 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 08B-49-4: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:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on single glass door cooler in servers area
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile missing under triple sink
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Repeat Violation
  • 21-07-4: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
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox next to powder sugar Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty
  • 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.