SUNSET GRILLE
2650 US HWY 27 S · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-04-4High 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**
Intermediate 1
53B-01-5Intermediate – – 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**
Basic 4
33-12-4Basic – – 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**
33-20-4Basic – – 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**
23-03-4Basic – – 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-03-4Basic – – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:45 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.