Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach
Last inspected:
1436 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach has operated intermittently across two separate licensing periods. The facility received 7 inspections on record between January 2023 and August 2025, with 21 total violations documented. The establishment was cited for 1 high-priority violation (employee health policy reporting requirements not in place) and 10 intermediate-priority violations spanning handwashing sink maintenance, sanitizer testing procedures, and employee health guidelines. Four intermediate violations were corrected on site during the January 2023 inspection. The facility was not operating at the time of a focused inspection on March 20, 2023. The most recent inspection on August 5, 2025 resulted in no violations and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
3
violations / inspection
3 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (7)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach: FDACS Inspection History (2)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Request#5094460 no longer open and operating.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 11 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and
Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent
(50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4.
Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.
CFPM brochure information provided.
Request # 5088855
Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the
memo section of the check or money order.
Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment
in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order
is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your
Risk-Based Violations
2-201.11(A)
The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the
person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past
illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional
employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or
diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP
Establishment does not have a health policy in place.
o
6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning
liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual,
disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying
device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient
temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Back room area observed no paper towels at unisex rest room and processing area. Cos paper towels
were provided during the inspection.
x
6-301.14
Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing
sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Back room processing area observed hand sink missing a hand was sign.
o
5-205.11
Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is
used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Back room processing area observed hand sink blocked with broom in front. Cos broom was moved to
proper location during the inspection.
x
95
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test
through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager.
o
Print Date: 1/11/2023
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Good Retail Practice Violations
2-402.11
Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint,
or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed
food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
Food service area observed employees not wearing any hair restraint.
o
4-301.13
Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned
items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and
after sanitizing. 4-301.13
Back room area observed one drain board missing at 3 compartment sink.
o
4-501.11
Concentration of sanitizing solution not accurately determined by using a test kit or other
device. 4-501.116 Pf
Establishment does not have a sanitizer test kit, cos sanitizer test kit was provided during the
inspection.
x
5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Back room area observed unisex rest room missing a cover trash can.
o
6-501.16
After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment
or supplies. 6-501.16
Back room processing area observed a wet mop not inverted to air dry.
o
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done
during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Back room processing area observed soil ceiling tiles and vents.
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Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 5, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach had?
- Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach has had 7 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach find?
- Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on August 5, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- When was Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 20, 2023. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach had?
- Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach find?
- Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 20, 2023 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sunshine Coffee in Miami Beach are: 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14.
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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).
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