Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SUNSET GRILLE

2650 US HWY 27 S · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 1, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3580359
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10769312
DBPR license3800981

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 1, 2025 3:10 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 2, 2025 9:29 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority35A-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**

Warning
#8High Priority41-05-4

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**

Warning
#9High Priority35A-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**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Manuel can opener is soiled with food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31B-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic23-24-4

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**

Warning
#2Basic24-05-4

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**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved on prep table in cook area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-20-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic22-08-4

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**

Warning
#6Basic02D-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**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:37 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.