SUNSET GRILLE
2996 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33704 · 727.823.2382
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 12 droppings along wall and under stepladder in food dry storage closet. Approximately 14 rodent droppings in corner up under cooks line in cooking/ prep area Employee used a shop vac to clean up droppings.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025011205 | Feb 6, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2021041533 | Aug 26, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Blanched French fries held on time at the cook-line is missing time stamp. Employees states items were almost at their four hour period and voluntarily discarded. Discussed requirements for utilizing time as a public health control.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of reside on reach-in cooler door handles.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of debris of grease on floors behind the cookline
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of flat top grill and fryers soiled with heavy accumulation of grease.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in coolers soiled with debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed good beef thawing at room temperature. Item was still frozen and placed into refrigeration at the cookline to resume thawing
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time stamp. Thawed French fries at cook-line missing time stamp. Discussed with operator to time stamp items according to their written plans when using four hour increments.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in freezer next to walk-in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under fryers with accumulation of grease.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment in kitchen with accumulation of grease.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in beer cooler at front bar.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1-10 can Pinto beans 1-10 can Peppers
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Container of 1000 island dressing inside walk-in cooler dated for 7/19.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 portions of Mahi-Mahi thawed in reduced oxygen packaging with printed instructions to remove from packaging before thawing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in kitchen soiled. Can opener in kitchen soiled. Fryer baskets soiled with heavy accumulation of grease.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Employee in kitchen advised French fries are par blanched and held on time. No written plan observed. Inspector will provide time as a public health control application and guidelines.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser at three compartment sink unlabeled. Employee labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks under rear bar counter not secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee milk container inside reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler leaking from ceiling.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water inside walk-in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in walk-in cooler, in rear bar pass, and kitchen broken in poor repair.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Exposed wood in kitchen floors and walls.
Food stored on floor. Burger buns on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front exterior of flat top grill soiled. Gaskets soiled on reach-in coolers in kitchen. Hood filters soiled above cook-line with accumulation of grease.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach-in coolers soiled.
Feb 7, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Indoor/outdoor restaurant
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Behind around grease interceptor
Feb 6, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 12 droppings along wall and under stepladder in food dry storage closet. Approximately 14 rodent droppings in corner up under cooks line in cooking/ prep area Employee used a shop vac to clean up droppings.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Wings burger on cooks line from previous day need date marking
Food stored on floor. Cases of potatoes on floor near kitchen
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Indoor/outdoor restaurant
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Behind around grease interceptor
Oct 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of cooking equipment
Oct 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Employee moved all ready to eat items to a different cooler
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 50# bag of onions near floor in walk in cooler splashed by standing grey water from cooler condensation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used for storing dirty dishes on cooks line
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Save a day used as a scoop in flour
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Faulty drain line in walk in cooler causing 2" of standing water in walk in cooler
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Pickle buckets on floor in walk in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of cooking equipment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooks line
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.license expired 2-1-2024. Renewed license during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw fish over biscuits in reach in freezer.employee moved raw to lower shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line, soda gun soiled at server station,
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scratch pads in hand sink on cook line. Employee removed scratch pad.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner in bar area. Employee labeled pinesol.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like debris interior of ice machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave and oven soiled with food debris.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in coleslaw
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooks line
Food stored in a prohibited area. Food stored in unlocked coolers in lobby
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.