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SUNSET LOUNGE

2558 SUNSET POINT RD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3404686
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8547086
DBPR license6208429

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#10High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hanging from drain boards next to clean equipment

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Accumulation of grease on stove surface Soda gun nozzles soiled at bar **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 9

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment behind bar

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer

#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of pizza oven soiled

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Cooler gaskets soiled

#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Silver freezer/cooler behind bar

#9Basic08B-63-4

Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezers in patron area next to walk-in cooler not secured when not in use

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.