SUNSET GRILLE
421 A1A BEACH BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tests at 10ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade napkins used for fried capers. Person in charge removed paper towels. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table; Butter 116F; ( – Hot Holding). Person in charge reheated to 135F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose a dishwasher and at mop sink.
Intermediate 4
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream in reach in cooler #2 not dated. Also in walk in cooler #2 milk and cream not dated. Person in charge dated all. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-02-4Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Tags not kept for 90 days, not in order and not all marked with the last date sold.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at bar used to dump ice in. **Repeat Violation**
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. Establishment has not food safety trained anyone newer.
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bins have black mold like substance inside.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used as scoop in reach in cooler #6 for feta cheese. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Tile cracked on will behind dishwasher. Also wall has mold like substance on it.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored not upside down between uses. Hanging from ice machine not upside down.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives/spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Several spatulas between napkins and wall, between plumbing and wall. Person in charge removed all sets. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pairs of tongs hanging under oven. Person in charge removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Handles in breeding and flour. Person in charge removed handles. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing on cookline hand washing sink.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Steak thawing at room temperature. Still frozen. Person in charge placed in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:28 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.