SUNSET KITCHEN AND DRINKS
5799 GULF BLVD · ST PETE BCH · Pinellas County · FL 33706
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly next to beer tap at bar 1 live fly next to coffee machine at service window
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26 Establishment is open and operating/currently preparing and serving food to customers **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw mahi, already thawed, in ice bath in walk in cooler, not removed from commercially processed vacuum packaging. Discussed proper thawing procedures with chef
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler across from pizza oven – potato salad (54F – Cold Holding), held in ice bath, staff added ice **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Waffle batter and shell eggs on cook line not dated
Intermediate 7
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chef Robert B. stated CFM is expired
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Cutting boards stained on cook line
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Staff unable to locate during inspection
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 2 servers and 4 kitchen staff present with no CFM
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at wait station, restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Dispenser empty at wait station and bar, refilled **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw mahi, already thawed, in ice bath in walk in cooler, not removed from commercially processed vacuum packaging. Discussed proper thawing procedures with chef
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverage on cook line table, removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Deli cooler across from pizza oven not holding proper temperature, all food held in ice baths
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in on compressor in walk in cooler
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water in prep area, moved to running water **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:31 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.