POP'S SUNSET GRILL
112 Circuit Road
Florida, 34275
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/23/2025
High Priority
8
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-28-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed drinking cups stored underneath a paper towel dispenser in the server station nearest the tiki bar.
- 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 thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the tuna. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored on a handle at the grill in the breakfast kitchen. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 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 the scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food in the breakfast kitchen. The operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over ice scoops in the breakfast kitchen.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (46F - Cooling) date marked 1/22. The operator discarded the rice. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked rice (46F - Cooling) date marked 1/22. The operator discarded the rice. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bottled water in the breakfast walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw fish in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw fish. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chicken stock date marked 1/12 in the breakfast walk in cooler. The operator discarded the chicken stock. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed chicken stock date marked 1/12 in the breakfast walk in cooler. The operator discarded the chicken stock. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed buffalo wing sauce with butter (68F - Cold Holding) in the main kitchen. The wing sauce had been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the sauce. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed buffalo wing sauce with butter (68F - Cold Holding) in the main kitchen. The wing sauce had been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the sauce. Corrected On-Site
- 46-04-4:Sliding glass exit door locked in the dining area. For reporting purposes only. The operator unlocked the door. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 revealed 14 total violations (8 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic portion cups with no handle used as scoops for black pepper and salt in the prep area. The operator removed the portion cups. Corrected On-Site
- 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 thawed mahi not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the mahi. Corrected On-Site
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed 2 ice buckets stored on the floor in the wait station near the ice machines. The operator properly stored the ice buckets. Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line in the breakfast kitchen. The operator removed the utensil. Corrected On-Site
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at multiple sinks in the kitchen.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of medicine stored on a shelf with clean equipment on the cook line in the breakfast kitchen. The operator properly stored the medicine. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over whole muscle intact beef in the stand up reach in cooler near the walk in freezer. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breakers at the outside hose bibb near dry storage and near the handwashing sink in the prep area.
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. The operator was emailed a copy of the time for public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a bag of employee food not segregated for beer bottles behind the outside bar. The operator properly stored the food. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed drinking cup not properly air dried before stacking at the inside wait station.
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in-use tongs used for lemons stored on top of the container lid that comes in contact with bare hands. The operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth used under cutting board. The operator removed the wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink near the entrance to the warewashing area..
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary wiping cloth solution at 0ppm behind the outside bar. The operator replaced with a new solution at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented #10 can of pasta sauce in the prep area. Observed 5 rusted #10 cans of mandarin oranges in the prep area. The operator discarded the above canned foods. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over deli pepperoni in a reach in cooler near the walk in freezer. The operator properly stored the raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes and utensils and then prepared a beverage without washing hands.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter packets (75F - Cold Holding) in the outside wait station. The operator discarded the butter packets. Observed cooked ground beef (46F - Cold Holding) in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The ground beef had been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the ground beef.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (75F - Cold Holding) in the outside wait station. The operator discarded the butter packets. Observed cooked ground beef (46F - Cold Holding) in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The ground beef had been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the ground beef. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cooked rice (100F - Hot Holding) in the kitchen held at time control for safety with no time mark. The operator stated the rice had been held for less than 1 hour. The operator placed a time mark on the rice. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 12 total violations (6 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/21/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in the employee unisex bathroom.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a wristwatch. The employee removed the watch. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer in the breakfast kitchen. The operator properly stored the boxes of food. Corrected On-Site
- 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 scoop handle for oyster breading not stored with the handle above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle not stored above black bean burger mix. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at the salad station. The operator removed the wet cloth. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee beverage stored in a stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a shelf near a slicer in the prep kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed opened liquor bottles stored next to handwashing sink behind the inside bar not protected from splash. Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored near margarita salt behind the tiki bar. The operator properly stored the chemical. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. The operator cleaned the can opener. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a handwashing sink obstructed by a portable air conditioning unit near the exit door in the breakfast kitchen. The operator removed the air conditioner from the hand sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).