SUNSET GRILLE & RAW BAR

7 Knights Key Boulevard
Florida, 33050
Monroe County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 4/11/2025

High Priority
5
Intermediate
7
Basic
8
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 10-12-5:Basic - At upstairs bar In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer
  • 10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Stored in blue container with used gloves
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.at upstairs bar handwashing sink
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in storage room
  • 14-11-5:Basic - The walkin cooler door in poor repair.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Conch and lobster thawing in standing water cold water was turned on to thaw the conch and lobster Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw fish over cooked chicken wings in drawers under oven . Raw Food was relocated to bottom drawer Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw calamari, and shrimp stored under raw beef in the walk-in cooler . not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In downstairs walk-in cooler observed raw beef stored over raw fish . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At bar standup glass door cooler side orders of salsa 56F over night
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At bar standup glass door cooler side orders of salsa 56F over night
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - At the pool bar both of the handwashing sinks are at 81F after running for 5 minutes Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into the bar handwash sink.
  • 22-56-4:Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Rinse @ 170 F on high temp dish machine. Rinse temp 189F Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmon not identified as raw on the breakfast menu On the sushi menu raw items salmon, tuna, white fish, are not identified as raw. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Upstairs bar handwashing
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.upstairs bar
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, chicken, in walk-in cooler not date marked .
Food Inspector #10710415
2025-04-11
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2025 revealed 20 total violations (5 high priority, 7 intermediate, 8 basic).

Inspection on 11/1/2024

High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
13
Total
21

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense potatoes. Side order Cups in seasoning in dry storage area
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Chips stored on floor. Dry storage are beans , cornstarch plastic bottles of water on the floor
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored., stored on the floor
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind reach in cooler on cook line
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 109 F
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Next to the stove top the Wall soiled with accumulated grease, or dust.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit with dressing sides
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at pool bar
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Reach in Freezer gaskets in poor repair. The walk-in cooler interior door handle is loose and fell off, has sharp metal and is rusting on interior side of door
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the ground in storage area
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lobster and beef thawing in standing water
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in the walk-in cooler
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over dressing in the walk-in cooler
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. smoked fish (45*F - Cold Holding); oyster (47*F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (52*F - Cold Holding); clams (58*F); stone crabs (57*F - Cold Holding) sliced ham 47F. Opened containers of oasis drink mixes 70F.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. discarded paint brush **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Sushi and menus Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at pool bar water is 82F
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Yellow , whit Cutting boards soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Health Inspector (2024-11-01)
2024-11-01
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2024 revealed 21 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 13 basic).

Inspection on 5/17/2024

High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in dry storage, plastic water bottles, oil , mayonnaise . Also in walk-in freezer
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin at pool bar
  • 10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Blue Scoop container has no lid for outdoor scoop holder.
  • 16-38-5:Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.in Mens bathroom used by employees. and Pool bar Handwash sink
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink at pool bar is soiled with mold like substance
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler holding LTO, COLESLAW shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler beer keg cooler at pool bar
  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster at pool bar
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer loading dirty dishes and unloading clean dish without washing hands Corrected On-Site
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. booster reset and temp is 177 F Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ham in the walk-in cooler
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk-in cooler observed raw beef over raw fish . Raw shell eggs over cooked black beans in outside walkin cooler
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in bin at pool bar has debris in it .
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop area hos bibbs
  • 22-56-4:Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Booster was reset and temp is at 177F, technician was called for service Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon is not identified as raw on the breakfast menu.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the walk-in cooler,Cooked ribs and chicken wings , pasta not date marked
Food Inspector #8674706
2024-05-17
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 revealed 18 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).

Inspection on 4/16/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of one ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor, plastic bottles of water ,rice, ketchup in plastic on the floor in dry storage room Food on the floor in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Food stored on floor, plastic bottles of water ,rice, ketchup in plastic on the floor in dry storage room Food on the floor in walk in cooler **Time Extended**
  • 10-13-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in Mens bathroom used by employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in Mens bathroom used by employees **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler door is rusting , fan covers are soiled with dust in walk-in cooler . Pool bar hand wash sink spoiled with black mold like substance. Beer cooler gaskets at pool bar are soiled . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: In the kitchen Walk-in cooler door is rusting on the interior side , **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. beer cooler at pool bar has standing water and debris in beer keg cooler at pool bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: beer cooler at pool bar has standing water and debris in beer keg cooler at pool bar. **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. * **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles, cold cups, improperly stored on the floor in storage shed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Single-service articles, cold cups, improperly stored on the floor in storage shed **Time Extended**
  • 29-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster, @ upstairs bar and at pool bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Waste line missing at soda gun holster **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink ,and green hose in Mat wash area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink ,and green hose in Mat wash area Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled Removed to dish room for cleaning **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Can opener blade is soiled Admin Complaint
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: At callback inspection there is no proof of food manager certification. Admin Complaint
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.cold smoke salmon not identified as raw on breakfast menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.cold smoke salmon not identified as raw on breakfast menu. Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Admin Complaint
Food Inspector #8603543
2024-04-16
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).

Inspection on 2/1/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
8
Basic
15
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, On sliding top bottle beer cooler at pool bar. Warning
  • 08B-32-4:Basic - Food being prepared outside, bartender is cutting limes outside at the bar. Relocated to inside the kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor, plastic bottles of water ,rice, ketchup in plastic on the floor in dry storage room Food on the floor in walk in cooler Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - In the dishroom Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in Mens bathroom used by employees. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler door is rusting , fan covers are soiled with dust in walk-in cooler . Pool bar hand wash sink spoiled with black mold like substance. Beer cooler gaskets at pool bar are soiled . Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The hand wash sink in wait-station is marked do not use, due to leaking at faucet Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. beer cooler at pool bar has standing water and debris in beer keg cooler at pool bar. Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles, cold cups, improperly stored on the floor in storage shed Warning
  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster, @ upstairs bar and at pool bar Warning
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food, fish, stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, cooked shrimp in reach cooler in storage room Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink ,and green hose in Mat wash area Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled Removed to dish room for cleaning **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.cold smoke salmon not identified as raw on breakfast menu. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink @pool bar Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink@pool bar Warning
Food Inspector #8340057
2024-02-01
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 25 total violations (2 high priority, 8 intermediate, 15 basic).

Inspection on 8/15/2023

High Priority
5
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the 3 outside ice machine/bin.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna ROP not removed from package in walk in cooler
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Dishroom ceiling Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor walk-in cooler Observed cooked ribs on floor under shelving
  • 03A-24-5:Basic - Raw in-shell clams/mussels/oysters received at greater than 50 degrees Fahrenheit.observed 2 cases of fresh oysters with temperatures for 50-57F delivered at time of inspection.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. O ppm chlorine
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood over sauces in walk-in cooler
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw seafood in walk-in cooler
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Obeserved during delivery 2 cases of fresh raw oysters delivered buoy US foods out of temperature 50-57F . Open shells in both cases .
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the Reach in cooler in kitchen oysters (51*F - Cold Holding); Pork (47*F - Cold Holding); cheese (47*F - Cold Holding) Rechecked temp after 50min. Down to 44F **Corrective Action Taken**
Food Inspector #8471018
2023-08-15
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 10 total violations (5 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).