Sunshine Flavors Restaurant
425 Garden St, Titusville, FL 32796 · Permanent Food Service · License 1507300
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed, 1 repeat), 4 basic (1 repeat)-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 5 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitOct 26, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
2 small flying insects observed on triple sink area
Repeat violation
Basic4
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Frozen chicken stored at room temperature in triple sink area. Operator placed them in the reach in cooler
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Unwashed peppers stored above tortilla bread and shredded cheese in reach in cooler in storage area. Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Large Spoon in prep area at water temperature of 73°F. Operator replaced water, new temp 210°F
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Hood filters soiled
Repeat violation
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 4 follow-up visits Fixed at follow-up
- 4th follow-up visitSep 29, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 3rd follow-up visitAug 25, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
More time given
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
More time given
- 2nd follow-up visitAug 10, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
More time given
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitJul 7, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
4 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
More time given
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
More time given
At the first visit
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Clive P
Basic2
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
More time given
At the first visitFixed on the spot
Rice scoop in standing water at 74°F. Operator removed
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
At the first visit
Hood filters soiled
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.