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SUNSET GRILL

2328 SUNSET POINT ROAD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 22, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3487877
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8841604
DBPR license6209481

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate5 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 2

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at 76 F on counter at front line . Manager placed butter in freezer for quick chill down **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. – stuffing at 125 F at steam table reheated on stove less than two hours . Cook reheated to 169 F . Reviewed reheating procedures with cook and manager **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. – spoon stored inside hand wash sink at cook line .Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only. Spoon placed in dishwashing area – containers in sink at front counter hand wash sink Items removed .**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteCorrective Action Taken
#9Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tina lacking proof of food manager certification . Unable to locate certificate . Proof of food manager training for Parker provided

#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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.

#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dining area . Manager labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in cooler

#2Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Packages of bread stored next to hand wash sink and under paper towel dispenser at cook line . Reviewed with manager . Employee relocated bread **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – shelves soiled in dry storage area . Reviewed with manager

#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food ( cooked meat and vegetables ) not covered. In walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager .

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 11:51 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.