SUNSET GRILLE
2996 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33704
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1-10 can Pinto beans 1-10 can Peppers
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Container of 1000 island dressing inside walk-in cooler dated for 7/19.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 portions of Mahi-Mahi thawed in reduced oxygen packaging with printed instructions to remove from packaging before thawing.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in kitchen soiled. Can opener in kitchen soiled. Fryer baskets soiled with heavy accumulation of grease.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Employee in kitchen advised French fries are par blanched and held on time. No written plan observed. Inspector will provide time as a public health control application and guidelines.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser at three compartment sink unlabeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 10
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks under rear bar counter not secured.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee milk container inside reach-in cooler in kitchen.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler leaking from ceiling.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water inside walk-in cooler.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in walk-in cooler, in rear bar pass, and kitchen broken in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Exposed wood in kitchen floors and walls.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Burger buns on the floor in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front exterior of flat top grill soiled. Gaskets soiled on reach-in coolers in kitchen. Hood filters soiled above cook-line with accumulation of grease.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach-in coolers soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:52 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.