SUNSET CAFE GRILL
10300 SW 72 ST #340, Miami FL 33173 · 305.279.9438
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. During the complaint inspection observed one live roach crawling under the coffee machine, located at front counter.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over stuffed potatoes inside reach in cooler. Operator relocated products.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD-40 stored on top of oven. Operator properly stored can.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at front counter. Operator added more water for final concentration Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler not in use at front counter.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for one hour. Observed croquetas (120F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per operator for less than 30 mins. Operator took products to be reheated.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for all employees. Yanisleidy and Aydce.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (44F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in back kitchen area. As per operator has been there since previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (44F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in back kitchen area. As per operator has been there since previous day.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator picked up container and placed on shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at front counter near coffee. Operator labeled sugar.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), located at front counter. Employee added water Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at front counter.
Observed ice buildup in standing reach in freezer, located across the preparation area.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a reach in cooler- not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish over tuna salad stored inside the standing reach in cooler, located across the preparation area. Employee removed items, and placed them correctly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. During the complaint inspection observed one live roach crawling under the coffee machine, located at front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. During the complaint inspection observed dirty kitchen utensils stored inside the hand sink, located at front counter.
Dead roaches on premises. During the complaint inspection observed a dead roach under the coffee machine, located at front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. During the complaint inspection observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. Employees put on hair restraints.
Observed 2 doors reach in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Employee cleaned it.
Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris, located at preparation area. Employee cleaned it.
Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at front counter.
Observed ice buildup in standing reach in freezer, located across the preparation area.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen areas.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen.
Observed shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located above three compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, located on top of prep table at front counter. Operator removed it, and placed in sanitizer bucket.
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