POP'S SUNSET GRILL
112 CIRCUIT RD · NOKOMIS · Sarasota County · FL 34275
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored near margarita salt behind the tiki bar. The operator properly stored the chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. The operator cleaned the can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a handwashing sink obstructed by a portable air conditioning unit near the exit door in the breakfast kitchen. The operator removed the air conditioner from the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in the employee unisex bathroom.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a wristwatch. The employee removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer in the breakfast kitchen. The operator properly stored the boxes of food. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed scoop handle for oyster breading not stored with the handle above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle not stored above black bean burger mix. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at the salad station. The operator removed the wet cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee beverage stored in a stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a shelf near a slicer in the prep kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed opened liquor bottles stored next to handwashing sink behind the inside bar not protected from splash. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:29 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.