SUNSET GRILLE
2650 US HWY 27 S · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
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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
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon stored over unwashed lettuce and tomatoes in the kitchen walk in cooler. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25 dry rodent droppings on shelf of the dry storage area and 25 on the floor of the dry storage area connected to the kitchen. Observed numerous containers of seasoning, sugar, Whirl, and seeds with rodent droppings on them/next to them in the dry storage area. Operator willingly disposed of the product. Observed approximately 30 dry rodent droppings along the ground of the back reach in freezer hallway. Observed approximately 30 dry rodent droppings on the floor of the back paper/chemical storage area. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on the floor of the servers hallway. Operator states they are aware of the problem and have working with pest control to combat the problem. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed thawed reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its package. Operator willingly disposed of them. Observed numerous containers of seasoning, sugar, Whirl, and seeds with rodent droppings on them/next to them in the dry storage area. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide certificates for their employees. **Warning**
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the outside ice machine. **Warning**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the dish machine. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cups used to scoop food left in dry good containers. **Warning**
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. Observed thawed reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its package. Operator willingly disposed of them. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
33-12-4Basic – Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster rusted out in the bottom front. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed packaged food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. **Warning**
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on the on and around the grease receptacle. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign for their server hand wash sink. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the kitchen hood filters. **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the storage exterior door not self closing. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple coffee filters not properly stored. **Warning**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:42 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.