SUNSET LOUNGE
SUNSET LOUNGE in CLEARWATER has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.2/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 8 reports on file
2558 Sunset Point Road
Clearwater, Florida, 33765
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
4/7/2026· 1w ago
Visit ID: 13596510
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 3 int, 1 basic
- 22-16-4:Basic - White reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at the bar
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw beef patties ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( container of cheese ) on shelf in walk in cooler. Employee rearranged food . Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheddar cheese 52 F , cut tomatoes 50F in reach in cooler stacked above containers of food in the top section of deli style cooler . No temperatures taken this day . Employee discarded food . Reviewed safe food storage with employee **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheddar cheese 52 F , cut tomatoes 50F in reach in cooler stacked above containers of food in the top section of deli style cooler . No temperatures taken this day . Employee discarded food . Reviewed safe food storage with employee Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled shelf above deli style reach in cooler at cook line
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Expired Bruce Barrows ServStaff CFM training expired on 4/06/2026 . There are no other certified food managers .
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with employee regular monitoring of food temperatures .
2/18/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13596219
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
12/15/2025· 4mo ago
Visit ID: 10870869
Follow-up Inspection Required3 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· 10mo ago
Visit ID: 10846776
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
4/1/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 10719186
Met Inspection Standards1 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 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8731854
Met Inspection Standards1 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 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8547086
Met Inspection Standards1 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 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8353195
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 1 basic