Sunshine Down Town Cafe in Live Oak
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229 Howard St W, Live Oak, FL 32064Sunshine Down Town Cafe in Live Oak has been inspected 19 times since 2016, accumulating 112 violations and averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Employee health policy violations have been cited in at least 6 inspections, and food contact surface violations appear in nearly every inspection on record, indicating systemic issues with equipment sanitation and employee illness protocols. Chemical storage and consumer advisory violations are also recurring findings across multiple years. The most recent inspection on February 4, 2026 documented 21 violations including employee health policy and chemical storage deficiencies, with the disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sunshine Down Town Cafe in Live Oak: Comparison to Suwannee County Averages
Sunshine Down Town Cafe in Live Oak: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sunshine Down Town Cafe in Live Oak: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sunshine Down Town Cafe in Live Oak last inspected?
- Sunshine Down Town Cafe in Live Oak was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sunshine Down Town Cafe in Live Oak?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sunshine Down Town Cafe in Live Oak are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Sunshine Down Town Cafe in Live Oak had?
- Sunshine Down Town Cafe in Live Oak has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sunshine Down Town Cafe in Live Oak find?
- Sunshine Down Town Cafe in Live Oak was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sunshine Down Town Cafe in Live Oak ever been shut down?
- No, Sunshine Down Town Cafe in Live Oak has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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