SUNSET TAVERN
7232 SW 59 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in across cook line; raw shell eggs over cooked chicken. Observed raw shrimp over sour cream. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken tenders above sweet potato fries in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack.
Basic 17
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed outside of walk in; soiled interior. Operator cleaned syringe inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed both dish machines soiled on exterior.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled microwave handles.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area with water damage.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout both kitchens.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed duck thawing on floor of kitchen; operator placed into triple sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above dry dish rack.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in at kitchen area.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in dry storage. Observed in walk in cooler.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in at bar.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat thawing in standing water. Operator placed into triple sink and turned cold running water on. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in 2nd walk in and where ice machine is.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on oven door handles in kitchen area.
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:20 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.