SUNFLOWER CAFE,INC.
3452 LITHIA PINECREST RD · VALRICO · Hillsborough County · FL 33596
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High 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 at 0ppm. Operator primed air from line, tested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over prepared green onion in walk in cooler.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored,over raw beef and raw shell eggs in walk in cooler.
Intermediate 1
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedures for sushi rice, fried rice or tempura shrimp. Reviewed written plan with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used to scoop bulk rice and fried rice containers, bulk flour container. Operator removed bowls **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter at end of sushi bar. Operator removed.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Mayo containers in walk in cooler. Multiple food boxes and buckets on floor in walk in freezer.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatula and spoon in standing water, 101F. Operator replaced water, 185F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Salad cooler door gaskets. Dust buildup on exterior of ice machine. Flip top cooler gaskets. Area behind soda fountain heads. Exterior of toaster ovens at sushi bar.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Multiple cases, bags and containers of unwashed produce stored over various ready to eat items,s in walk in cooler.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust buildup on wall next to ice machine. Wall soiled under 3 compartment sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 3:23 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.