SUNSET GRILLE
900 S COLLIER BLVD, Marco Island FL 34145 · 239-259-0771
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
APR 25
AUG 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On the shelving in dry storage there are 6 number 10 cans of House Recipe tomato ketchup with distended ends. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024023888 | Mar 12, 2024 | May 9, 2024 | $400 |
| 7--2023053297 | Aug 3, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On the shelving in dry storage there are 6 number 10 cans of House Recipe tomato ketchup with distended ends. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler between the cook line and the salad station, Beef (44F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (44F - Cold Holding); shrimp (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator contents gave been in the cooler less than 4 hours. Operator iced the contents of the cooler.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On the shelving in dry storage there are 6 number 10 cans of House Recipe tomato ketchup with distended ends. See stop sale.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. An employee is eating st the prep table between the tilting skillet and the 6 burner stove by the salad station.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In the walk in freezer there is a buildup of ice around the door and on the sprinkler head. Operator began removing the ice buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters above the grill and the 6 burner stove in the salad station.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. There is a leak under the right hand sink at the 2 compartment prep sink in the salad station.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. An employee washed their hands in under 10 seconds. Educated the employee on proper hand washing, employee rewashed their hands properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. In a make table cooler in the back kitchen 10, 8 ounce portions of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna fully thawed in packages that are marked remove from packaging and thaw under refrigeration. See stop sale.
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. In a make table cooler in the back kitchen 10, 8 ounce portions of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna fully thawed in packages that are marked remove from packaging and thaw under refrigeration. See stop sale.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the freezer door and freezer door frame.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On a rack in the walk in cooler raw ground beef is stored above raw whole muscle beef. Operator moved item's to proper storage order.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary >400ppm).
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. There is an employee eating in a food preparation area.
Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the walk in cooler is damaged.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the walk in freezer door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. There are multiple food containers on the storage rack with old labels still attached.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 (Chlorine 0ppm), operator primed the dishwasher, chlorine 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the make table cooler in the pantry area raw shrimp is stored above ready to eat sauces. Operator moved the shrimp to proper storage.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle by the mop sink. Operator discarded the unlabeled chemical spray bottle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In the dishwashing area clean silverware is stored with the food contact surface up.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. There is a bottle of multi vitamins stored over a prep table, next to dry spices in the prep area.
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. In the black cooler in the service station coleslaw (54F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the black cooler in the service station coleslaw (54F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. In the walk in cooler beef chili (48F - Cold Holding); Fish (47F - Cold Holding); Beef (47F - Cold Holding). Operator propped the freezer door open and contacted a technician. Corrective action taken.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are two un labeled chemical spray bottles in the chemical storage area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There are employees cellphones on multiple prep tables and storage shelves throughout the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. There is a torn door gasket on the make table at the entrance to the cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. There is a knife between a make table and a prep table. Operator removed the knife.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. There is standing water inside the black cooler in thevservice area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. There is a wet mop stored inside of a empty mop bucket.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. There are multiple employees with expired training.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is a buildup of food debris on top of the dishwasher.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin inside a container of sugar on top of the reach in freezer. Operator removed the ramekin.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of the make table between the front and back kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the walk-in freezer door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink at the bar.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In the dish washing area clean knives are stored with the food contact up.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There is a unlabeled container of sugar on top of the reach in freezer. There is a unlabeled container of flour on a shelf under the prep table next to the prep sinks.
Mar 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler next to the steam table, Fish (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding). Operator iced items.
Food stored on floor. There are multiple cases of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer and containers of soup on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. There are multiple wet wiping towels at the bar not stored in sanitizer solution.
Mar 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler next to the steam table, Fish (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding). Operator iced items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle at the front host stand.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the ice chute in the small ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There are plastic ramekins inside of containers of feta cheese and black bean/corn salsa.
Food stored on floor. There are multiple cases of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer and containers of soup on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. There are multiple wet wiping towels at the bar not stored in sanitizer solution.
Aug 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There us a mold like substance inside the two soda gun nozzles in the service area of the bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the dish washing area and on the chemical storage rack.
Aug 3, 2023Administrative 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 (Chlorine 0ppm).
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the make table cooler between the front and back cook line raw shrimp is stored over un-toasted garlic bread and par baked pizza crusts. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On a rolling rack in the walk-in cooler raw ground beef is stored over whole muscle beef. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There us a mold like substance inside the two soda gun nozzles in the service area of the bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the dish washing area and on the chemical storage rack.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is a buildup of food debris and scale on the top of the dishwasher.
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. There is commercially packaged nahi mahi marked to be removed from packaging before thawing still in the packaging fully thawed on the cook line. Operator removed the fish from the packaging.
Food stored on floor. There is a case of cabbage on the floor in front of the cook line. Operator moved the cabbage from the floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink between the front cook line and the back cook line.
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