SUNSET GRILL
3440 MARINATOWN LANE · N FT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33903
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Ten live roaches on cook line floor under reach in cooler. Two live in toaster oven in kitchen Approximately forty live roaches in oven on cook line. Three live roaches on dish machine. Three live roaches on deli slicer. **Warning**
Intermediate 9
53A-03-6Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ two Certified Food Manager certificates present both expired. Cody Nottingham 11/1/2013, jeffery st, john 2/4/2016 **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Wet rag in hand washing sink in kitchen, brush in hand washing sink behind outdoor bar. Both corrected on site **Warning**
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in cooler on cook line soiled. **Warning**
53A-02-6Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
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/ observed one bartender one cook and two servers no Certified Food Manager present. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sink in kitchen no paper towel. Corrected on site. **Warning**
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. Only observed training certificates for two of four employees present. **Warning**
02B-02-4Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves under cooked burgers and undercooked egg per menu and staff. Printed consumer advisory for operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-01-4Intermediate – Soda gun soiled. Multiple soda guns at indoor and out door bar soiled with black mold like substance . **Warning**
Basic 15
36-57-4Basic – Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris. Mounted fan in kitchen soiled with dust and debris. **Warning**
36-37-4Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Ceiling tiles in small prep room not smooth, durable, non absorbent and easily cleanable. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately twenty five dead roaches under cook line. Two dead roaches on dish machine. Two dead roaches on slicer. **Warning**
40-06-4Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Pack of cigarettes on prep table in. Kitchen. Corrected on site. **Warning**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of tables have buildup of heavy rust. **Warning**
36-41-4Basic – Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris. Walk-in cooler fan soiled. **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in small prep room not smooth, durable, non absorbent and easily cleanable. **Warning**
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and toaster oven soiled with built up food debris. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Build up of old labels on food containers. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected on site. **Warning**
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Multiple reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets torn, one repaired with duct tape. **Warning**
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Handles of utensils melted and no longer smooth, durable, non absorbent and easily cleanable **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves heavily rusted. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:44 AM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.