SUNSET TAVERN
7232 SW 59 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 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 packages of tuna in reach in cooler to thaw not removed from packaging prior.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler short ribs, beef and shelled eggs stored above boxes stored on floor.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for ovens at cook line.
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table cooler, burger patties (52F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (51F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding). As per date label from the day before. Cook removed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand sink used as dump sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine located in front of walk in cooler.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles showing water damage at preparation area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents cover soiled.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed two tong hanging on the nozzles line of hood at preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. One located at the back next to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers with raw chicken stored on floor under shelves at walk in freezer.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels on cutting boards at preparation tables.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a flour container not identified by common name at shell under preparation table.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pepperoni (50 F - Cold Holding); quinoa (49 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink bar area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed tongs stored over the stove at piece of metal of hood.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed several bags with fish stored under the shelf at walk in freezer. As per operator is personal food.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area and men bathrooms.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator will be using the three compartment sink instead. Repeat Violation
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw turkey hamburger stored over cooked at walk in freezer.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings stored over ham. Operator relocated the raw chicken wings. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a cutting board soiled at preparation table.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/29/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
12
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. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in used utensil handle touching the rice. Utensil was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single service articles not stored inverted at shelf next to preparation table. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pico de Gallo (48 F - Cold Holding); Gambo soup (48 F - Cold Holding); onion soup (51 F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. As per operator and label from 9-16 and 9-18. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de Gallo (48 F - Cold Holding); Gambo soup (48 F - Cold Holding); onion soup (51 F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. As per operator and label from 9-16 and 9-18. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cup inside of hand wash sink bar area. Operator moved the cup to the three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw smoked salmon offered on the menu doesn't identify as raw. 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. Warning
- 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. Observed hummus not properly date marked. As per operator opened two days ago. Operator date marked the product. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).