SUNSET LOUNGE
80460 OVERSEAS HWY, Islamorada FL 33036 · 305-304-8998
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. *Beef carpaccio, *tuna tartare, *seafood tower
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Jun 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked shrimp in the walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is soiled
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. *Beef carpaccio, *tuna tartare, *seafood tower
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler and dry storage area
Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in dry storage room
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
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. Observed partially frozen tuna thawing in unopened vacuumed packaging. The tuna was removed from the vacuum packaging at time of inspection. I discussed with the owner and prep person that all frozen fish labeled removed from packaging before thawing must be done before the fish is thawed
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw oysters over squeeze bottles of dressings and sauces in lift lid unit
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. @ Red hose in prep area
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ever changing ceviche, tuna tartar, beef carpaccio, seafood tower not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler prepared salsa, sauces, cooked potatoes not date marked
The can opener blade is soiled with food debris
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in employees men's bathroom 2 floor
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over sauce or dressing in reaching unit. Raw oysters over sauces in lift kid unit
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche, beef carpaccio, wahoo tartar are not identified as raw on the menu
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw fish stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, cooked pasta in the walk-in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib next to mop sink
Bar Hand-wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, filling container with water, observed a strainer in handwash sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soikec
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Beef carpaccio, tuna tartare, seafood tower, wahoo tataki, not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar.
Dec 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Wahoo is served raw in ceviche The shrimp and lobster ceviche is cooked (heated)
Establishment is attempting to achieve parasite destruction onsite. No time/temperature records maintained. No proof of proper parasite destruction available for nonexempt fish. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Wahoo, lobser and shrimp are used in ceviche. Operator states they are freezing the wahoo on site. No freezing documentation for raw seafood products Used in ceviche.
The bar Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the hand wash sink
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. Tuna in walk-in cooler
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
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.