PlateScore

Sunshine Breakfast Bar

A

20811 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix 85024

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-76762

Breakfast & BrunchWebsite

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 19, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 13, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 6, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Oct 8, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 1, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 16, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 12, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

May 12, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.**No violations observed at the time of inspection. Discussed using time as a public health control for cream cheese frosting.

Jan 16, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple in-use knives stored between the main preparation line tables with blades inserted into the space between units. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly sent to the three compartment sink to be washed rinsed and sanitized at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

2025

Sep 30, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 1, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Blanched shredded potato mixed with spice is cooling in walk-in cooler in covered containers, stacked on top of each other. Containers of food were uncovered and spread, on the shelf allowing rapid cooling.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

2024

Oct 8, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 6, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verified Email Inspection report is received.Discussed using glove-mitt in egg station. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Jon Maryak

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.115

Priority Foundation-6-501.115, Pf: Prohibiting Animals The customer has his dog sitting on the bench next to him in the dining room. The manager was notified. The manager instructed the customer and the customer placed the dog in his portable crate and left the dining room. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore

Core-3-3042 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Two scoops were stored inside the water at 74 degrees F in the food service area. In-use utensils can be stored in running water or water at 135 degrees F. Items were removed and stored in a clean container with no water. Two knives in the cook line are stored between two reach-in coolers in the cook line. Utensils can be placed only on surfaces that have been washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Items were removed and placed on the cutting board. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Feb 13, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verified Email Inspection report is received. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Jon Maryak

2023

Oct 19, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verified Email Inspection report is received. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Signer: Shawn Zangler

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →