Sunflower Cafe,INC in Valrico
Last inspected:
3452 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL 33596Sunflower Cafe in Valrico has accumulated 202 violations across 23 inspections since 2022, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection—nearly 70% higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations appear consistently throughout the inspection history, with proper hand and arm washing cited in at least 6 separate inspections, employee health reporting violations documented in multiple recent inspections, and food temperature control failures appearing repeatedly. The most recent inspection on December 2, 2025 documented 30 violations including high-priority findings in employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, handwashing facilities, and toxic substance control, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sunflower Cafe,INC in Valrico: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Sunflower Cafe,INC in Valrico: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 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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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 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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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections32 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Sunflower Cafe,INC in Valrico: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sunflower Cafe,INC in Valrico last inspected?
- Sunflower Cafe,INC. in Valrico was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sunflower Cafe,INC in Valrico?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sunflower Cafe,INC. in Valrico are: Clean multi-use utensils, Approved food source, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Sunflower Cafe,INC in Valrico had?
- Sunflower Cafe,INC. in Valrico has had 24 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 Sunflower Cafe,INC in Valrico find?
- Sunflower Cafe,INC. in Valrico was most recently inspected on April 13, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sunflower Cafe,INC in Valrico ever been shut down?
- No, Sunflower Cafe,INC. in Valrico has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- 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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