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SUNSET LOUNGE

SUNSET LOUNGE in CLEARWATER has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.5/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

2558 Sunset Point Road
Clearwater, Florida, 33765
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/18/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13596219

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/15/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10870869

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - grease accumulation on sides of cooking equipment
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - 3 D dust accumulation on shelf above deli style cooler at cook line - soiled soda gun at bar Reviewed with manager.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - pitcher stored inside hand wash sink next to ice machine in office area . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -All SafeStaff employee training certificates expired 11/2025

5/29/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10846776

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/1/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10719186

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils ( utensils ) stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash in kitchen . Person in charge relocated cutting boards Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Reviewed with person in charge .
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in kitchen . Reviewed with person in charge . Towel removed . Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw beef at 51 F in reach in cooler in kitchen. Reviewed with person in charge to store food below fill line of containers in the top section of reach in cooler and to regularly monitor food temperatures . Employee moved raw beef to freezer for quick chill down Recheck : 41 F Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee incorrectly answered the correct procedure for wash , rinse , sanitize dishes in kitchen . Employee missing sanitize step prior to air dry. Reviewed with employee .
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

11/13/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8731854

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Silver cooler behind bar
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled behind bar

5/8/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8547086

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 9 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment behind bar
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of pizza oven soiled
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Cooler gaskets soiled
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Silver freezer/cooler behind bar
  • 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezers in patron area next to walk-in cooler not secured when not in use
  • 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hanging from drain boards next to clean equipment
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Accumulation of grease on stove surface Soda gun nozzles soiled at bar Repeat Violation

11/7/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8353195

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufle cup in dressing used for portioning.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun.