Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SUNSHINE DOWN TOWN CAFE

229 HOWARD ST W · LIVE OAK · Suwannee County · FL 32064

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 22, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3722695
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13761188
DBPR license7100331

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over lettuce in reach-in cooler across from back door. Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. Deflector plate inside of kitchen ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate16-37-1

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

#10Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.

#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in dish area.

Basic 6

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in back of kitchen.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor next to CO2 tanks. Observed one dead roach on floor in dry storage room.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on prep counter next to office. Employee removed drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle at plumbing fixture in disrepair. Hot water handle for hand washing sink next to back door not working.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water on floor next to back door.

#6Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on top of kitchen reach-in freezer. Employee turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 2:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.