Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami

Last inspected:

7244 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33138
Overview

Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami has a pattern of frequent violations across 18 inspections between July 2022 and February 2026, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed once on July 12, 2021 for fly activity. High-priority violations have appeared consistently across multiple inspections, including proper hand and arm washing (cited in at least 3 separate inspections), food contact surface sanitation (6+ inspections), time as control for potentially hazardous foods (5+ inspections), proper cooking temperatures (4+ inspections), consumer advisory requirements (4+ inspections), and shell stock handling (3+ inspections). The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. An administrative complaint was recommended following the January 26, 2024 inspection, which documented 13 violations including four high-priority findings. The most recent inspection on February 27, 2026 documented 48 violations including three high-priority citations and was completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: July 12, 2021 for fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

18Inspections
157Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 8.7 violations / inspection 8.7 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami
DateReasonReopened
Fly activity 09:16:00

Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2021032581 $400.00 Jul 12, 2021 Miami (Doral)

Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)

— 1 inspection16 violations · 10 high priority
— 2 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 4 inspections23 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami last inspected?
Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami last shut down?
Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami was last shut down on July 12, 2021 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami had?
Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami find?
Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami was most recently inspected on February 27, 2026 with 24 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami ever been shut down?
Yes, Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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 V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
Has Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami been fined?
Sunny Side Cafe and Eatery in Miami has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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