SUNSET GRILLE
2650 US HWY 27 S
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/2/2025
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 4/2/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in the cook area the reach in coolers handle are soiled with debris. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates in a prep area that were not inverted or protected in the kitchen. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved on prep table in cook area. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs touching a garbage can in the cook area, manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the two microwaves in the cook area are soiled with food debris. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled bottles in reach in cooler with different sauces not labeled in the kitchen. Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 20 flying insects in the bar area, and approximately 2 flying insects in the women's bathroom. Warning
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of zevo pesticide spray, in the bar area on counter. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings in dry storage area behind kitchen. Observed approximately 2 rodent droppings along the wall in the side dining room and approximately 2 rodent droppings in the bar area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Manuel can opener is soiled with food debris. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at the hand washing sink located next to the dish machine, manager brought some. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 33-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster rusted out in the bottom front. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 33-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on the on and around the grease receptacle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the kitchen hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the storage exterior door not self closing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25 dry rodent droppings on shelf of the dry storage area and 25 on the floor of the dry storage area connected to the kitchen. Observed numerous containers of seasoning, sugar, Whirl, and seeds with rodent droppings on them/next to them in the dry storage area. Operator willingly disposed of the product. Observed approximately 30 dry rodent droppings along the ground of the back reach in freezer hallway. Observed approximately 30 dry rodent droppings on the floor of the back paper/chemical storage area. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on the floor of the servers hallway. Operator states they are aware of the problem and have working with pest control to combat the problem. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed approximately 5 dry rodent droppings next to the reach in freezer located in hallway and approximately six rodent droppings in the back paper/chemical storage area at time of inspection. Operator stated the droppings from the day before were cleaned up. Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator unable to provide certificates for their employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster rusted out in the bottom front. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 33-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on the on and around the grease receptacle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the kitchen hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the storage exterior door not self closing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator unable to provide certificates for their employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
17
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the outside ice machine. Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the dish machine. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cups used to scoop food left in dry good containers. Warning
- 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 reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its package. Operator willingly disposed of them. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster rusted out in the bottom front. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed packaged food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Warning
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on the on and around the grease receptacle. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign for their server hand wash sink. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the kitchen hood filters. Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the storage exterior door not self closing. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple coffee filters not properly stored. Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon stored over unwashed lettuce and tomatoes in the kitchen walk in cooler. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25 dry rodent droppings on shelf of the dry storage area and 25 on the floor of the dry storage area connected to the kitchen. Observed numerous containers of seasoning, sugar, Whirl, and seeds with rodent droppings on them/next to them in the dry storage area. Operator willingly disposed of the product. Observed approximately 30 dry rodent droppings along the ground of the back reach in freezer hallway. Observed approximately 30 dry rodent droppings on the floor of the back paper/chemical storage area. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on the floor of the servers hallway. Operator states they are aware of the problem and have working with pest control to combat the problem. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed thawed reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its package. Operator willingly disposed of them. Observed numerous containers of seasoning, sugar, Whirl, and seeds with rodent droppings on them/next to them in the dry storage area. Operator willingly disposed of the product. 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. Operator unable to provide certificates for their employees. Warning
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed approximately 4 propane tanks inside their dry storage area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2025 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 7/22/2024
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 7/22/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair bulbs broken and still on use in dry storage off kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
- 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink removed on enclosed back area of building and plumbing from kitchen handsink as it comes through wall into this area is broken and open. 4 areas of drainpipe open not capped off. Water from walk-in cooler condenser drain, running on to floor area and pooled around floor drain on uneven patio stone formed floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: At callback new manager in place. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/21/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
- 54-02-5:Basic - Evidence of employee smoking or vaping in break area off kitchen. Observed ashtray with 3 cigarettes stubbed out in tray and pack of cigarettes on table beside. This is an enclosed area with one door to kitchen standing open at time of inspection. Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine,surface has dust debris. 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 scoop handles in food on bulk dry food containers. Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair bulbs broken and still on use in dry storage off kitchen. Warning
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink removed on enclosed back area of building and plumbing from kitchen handsink as it comes through wall into this area is broken and open. 4 areas of drainpipe open not capped off. Water from walk-in cooler condenser drain, running on to floor area and pooled around floor drain on uneven patio stone formed floor. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bulk cornmeal in storage closet with lid left open. Ceiling not completed in this area. Manager covered. Warning
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No light on walk-in cooler across from grill area. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed serving trays stacked in front of wait staff handsink at waitstaff prep area. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 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. Operator unable to find certificates for employees. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at warewash/prep area. Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at prep/warewash area and at kitchen handsink. No other handsinks available for kitchen staff. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at waitstaff prep area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/2/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 28-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed bucket under soda gun overflowing on to floor. Soda gun dispenser drain line in bucket and backed up into soda gun holder. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: At callback tubing draining on floor under bar equipment. **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blackened cutting board grooved as to no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the side that opens to the outside. Door left open when no persons are on area opens to outside into storage area with ice machine and open single service items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bins of breading mix stored on floor at cookline. Observed water bottles stored on floor at walk-in salad cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
- 14-15-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed plastic storage bins non food contact grade used for bulk storage of flours at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at bar with black slime inside gun dispenser in contact with soda as it is dispensed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: At callback observed black slimy debris inside soda dispenser nozzle. **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed waitstaff handsink blocked by wall on one side and bun warmer on the other. Must squeeze between the two into an alcove to wash hands. Must move warmer or wall to make sink easily accessible. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
- 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. Inspector provided form via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/2/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
11
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 unsecured tanks on side storage area where walk-in freezer is located. Also co2 canisters at bar not secured. Warning
- 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 salmon in reduced oxygen packaging that states remove from packaging before thawing stored thawed in ice at cookline.Cook removed all from packages. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed bucket under soda gun overflowing on to floor. Soda gun dispenser drain line in bucket and backed up into soda gun holder. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blackened cutting board grooved as to no longer cleanable. Warning
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishmachine unable to dispense soap, unable to dispense sanitizer. May not use until functional. Must hand wash all in 3 bay sink until dishmachine is functioning correctly. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the side that opens to the outside. Door left open when no persons are on area opens to outside into storage area with ice machine and open single service items. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bins of breading mix stored on floor at cookline. Observed water bottles stored on floor at walk-in salad cooler. Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in well against liquor bottles. Nested against side of bottles.. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed plastic storage bins non food contact grade used for bulk storage of flours at cook line. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed single door preptop sandwich cooler at kitchen (); diced tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); mango salsa (53F - Cold Holding); riches hi Corey smoked bbq 5lb (51F - Cold Holding); sliced Turkey 5servings (57F - Cold Holding); honey sliced ham 2.5 lbs (57F - Cold Holding); heavy cream 1qt (61F - Cold Holding); smoked fish dip great American 5 lbs (55F - Cold Holding); wasabi sauce 1lb (60F - Cold Holding); rice. 16 servings (60F - Cold Holding); pasta 5 servings (62F - Cold Holding) salad prep flat top cooler. salad prep flat top cooler. (); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese 2.5 lbs (48F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed single door preptop sandwich cooler at kitchen (); diced tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); mango salsa (53F - Cold Holding); riches hi Corey smoked bbq 5lb (51F - Cold Holding); sliced Turkey 5servings (57F - Cold Holding); honey sliced ham 2.5 lbs (57F - Cold Holding); heavy cream 1qt (61F - Cold Holding); smoked fish dip great American 5 lbs (55F - Cold Holding); wasabi sauce 1lb (60F - Cold Holding); rice. 16 servings (60F - Cold Holding); pasta 5 servings (62F - Cold Holding) see stop sale. Observed salad prep flat top cooler. salad prep flat top cooler. (); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese 2.5 lbs (48F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at bar with black slime inside gun dispenser in contact with soda as it is dispensed. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed waitstaff handsink blocked by wall on one side and bun warmer on the other. Must squeeze between the two into an alcove to wash hands. Must move warmer or wall to make sink easily accessible. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel dispenser at bar no paper towels available at bar handsink. 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. Inspector provided form via email. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 19 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 11 basic).