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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SUNSHINE SOUL FOOD CAFÉ

2528 W COLONIAL DR SUITE #B · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32804

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3380718
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8465907
DBPR license5814039

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 4, 2024 10:46 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 5, 2024 9:18 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage back up

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority7 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#12High Priority08A-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**

Warning
#13High Priority28-26-5

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**

Admin Complaint
#14High Priority01B-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**

WarningStop Sale
#15High Priority03A-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**

Warning
#16High Priority03E-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**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 7

#17Intermediate31A-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**

Warning
#18Intermediate53A-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19Intermediate51-16-7

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**

Warning
#20Intermediate05-08-4

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

Warning
#21Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At new addition hand sink in bar prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate02B-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#23Intermediate02C-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**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several found in different containers of flour and rice. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Several ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and above dry storage area . **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on 3 door stand up coolers **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Garage and back door. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic31B-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**

Warning
#8Basic35B-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**

Warning
#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meats being thawed in 3 compartment sink in standing water. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under both 3 compartment sinks **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.