SUNSET CAFE GRILL & BAR
500 West Cocoa Beach Causeway
Florida, 32931
Brevard County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. On rear deck. Operator tethered Corrected On-Site
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 25ppm. Repeat Violation
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Behind the bar. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chute for oasis machines behind the bar have an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator began cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At service station near bar
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/14/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple containers on storage shelves in kitchen areas
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen areas
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in standing water at 83°F. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket near rear door. Operator remade to 50ppm Corrected On-Site
- 28-14-5:High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Employee dumped mop bucket on the ground in rear dock during inspection
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler in prep area cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); ceviche (51F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (51F - Cold Holding).
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in prep area cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); ceviche (51F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (51F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Restroom door in office is propped open
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has a buildup of ice at condenser and around seam of door
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink on rear deck is slow draining.
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Main bar Repeat Violation
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler. Case of raw pork stored over raw fish. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In black reach in cooler on cook line raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu board at front entrance does not identify oysters or ceviche as being served raw. Operator marked with asterisks Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/20/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 01C-06-5:Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Tags removed from containers prior to the time last of stock is sold
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Patio restroom
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At main bar. Operator posted new sign Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers in walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust. Operator cleaned Grease dripping from suppression pipes over cook lin. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of napkins stored on the floor behind interior service counter. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At main bar
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In service window cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); slaw (49F - Cold Holding). Items were moved to ice tub
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage room stored over consumables. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib at mop sink
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Glass mats at main bar are soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/20/2023 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).