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SUNSET GRILLE

421 A1A BEACH BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 25, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3573304
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10734840
DBPR license6501365

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cook line drawer reach in cooler; salmon (47F – Cold Holding); chicken (48F – Cold Holding); beef (45F – Cold Holding); fish (48F – Cold Holding); pulled chicken (47F – Cold Holding); shrimp (48F – Cold Holding) per employee on grill station just restocked all items in reach in cooler. In flip top reach in cooler opposite the cookline grill; pico de gallo (49F – Cold Holding); cheese (48F – Cold Holding); salsa (49F – Cold Holding), lid left open during lunch, ambient air above 50F tested with irreversible thermometer. Operator placed ice on all products and called for maintenance. Prior to conclusion of inspection repair company for coolers on site. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink on red hose side.

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Top selection of shell stock tags most recently served missing date of last served.

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on cook line with cloth string hanging from blade. Employee cleaned can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle on the menu holder upstairs dining area missing product labeling.

Basic 4

#1Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on prep station working with food without a beard guard.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet.

#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on prep station oven door handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. In the walk in freezer, dessert tray of cakes not covered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.