SUNSET BAR AND GRILL AT LITTLE HARBOR
602 BAHIA DEL SOL DR, Ruskin FL 33570 · 813-607-2900
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on reach in cooler management clean and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025089976 | Dec 8, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | $200 |
| 3--2018049213 | Aug 24, 2018 | Oct 29, 2018 | $400 |
| 3--2015025636 | May 7, 2015 | Jul 2, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at outdoor bar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At outdoor bar.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting boards.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind soda machine.
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink. Manager placed a container to catch water at time of inspection.
Jul 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 flies flying around in kitchen, employee removed at time of inspection.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 12 rodent droppings on floor at outdoor bar, employee removed and sanitized at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 63 F in reach in cooler across from walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 63 F, cut tomatoes 50 F, cut lettuce 45 F in cooler across from walk in cooler. Manager placed items on ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at outdoor bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink at bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at bar. Employee labeled at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At outdoor bar.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting boards.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind soda machine.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin, employee removed at time of inspection.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons not handle first, employee corrected at time of inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink. Manager placed a container to catch water at time of inspection.
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in outdoor bar hand wash sink.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for oysters served raw. Manager printed and posted at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled, labeled at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling tile missing. Near dish machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted. Employee inverted at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in dish area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Near dish area.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single service items on floor in storage room.
Dec 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting boards in kitchen area have stains.
Dec 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a conversation with executive chef about using three compartment sink until dishwasher is fixed.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on reach in cooler management clean and sanitized area.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 24 rodent droppings in dry storage. Dry storage is in a separate room, not connected to kitchen,management clean and and sanitized area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting boards in kitchen area have stains.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water at 78F. Manager discarded water and placed utensils at dishwasher.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket store on floor underneath food preparation sink on cooks line. Manager removed and properly stored bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients in kitchen area.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 54 F- retemp 45, cut tomatoes 50 F-retemp 43 F, Chicken 45 F- retemp 42 F in reach in cooler. Manager placed in walk in cooler. Egg wash 49 F in ice bath, manager voluntarily discarded.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk and in reach in cooler not date marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink being used to fill up container with water.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager printed and posted at time of inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on drinks above prep table, manager removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to 3 compartment sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container of cucumbers cracked. Manager replaced container at time of inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 54 F, manager removed at time of inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under 3 compartment sink.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon 44 F, Vegetables 48 F in reach in cooler on cook line, manager placed in walk in cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting across from walk in cooler. Operator replaced.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Vegetables in reach in cooler on cook line not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled at outdoor bar, employee labeled at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. At indoor bar.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted. Employee inverted at time inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board across from walk in cooler. Operator replaced.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer door, manager removed at time of inspection.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over tea, operator removed tea at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt not labeled at outdoor bar.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting cucumbers with bare hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024. Operator updated license at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 52 F- retemp 41 F, fish 50 Fretemp 41 F, beef 50 F- retemp 43 F in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator placed on ice at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn 117 F, operator began reheating.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles over coffee and reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not in chronological order.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oysters.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler not date marked, operator date marked at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at outdoor.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 expired food handler certification.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottles.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in dish area.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine currently out of order.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 102 F, operator emptied at time of inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted at outdoor bar, operator inverted at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection.
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Soda gun at outdoor bar. Operator replaced cutting boards at time of inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. For dish machine.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Near cook line.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted in storage, operator covered at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen. Operator replaced at time of inspection.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Near dish area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Oct 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority10 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp dish machine temped 126 F, advised operator to use 3 Compartment Sink until dish machine is working properly. 3 Compartment Sink tested 200ppm Quaternary ammonia.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 74 F operator voluntarily discarded.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler not date marked, employee date marked at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Soda gun at outdoor bar. Operator replaced cutting boards at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with trash can, operator removed at time of inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. For dish machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink, operator replaced at time of inspection.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings in reach in cooler not date marked, operator date marked at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at outdoor bar.
Ceiling tile missing. Near cook line.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted in storage, operator covered at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen. Operator replaced at time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food next to half and half in walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar, operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar, operator removed at time of inspection.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Near dish area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go bowls not inverted, operator inverted at time of inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed green onions over cut tomatoes, operator removed at time of inspection.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.