SUNSET SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL
110 MAIN ST, Horseshoe Beach FL 32648 · 352-231-1972
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: 1. One pan containing pico and cocktail mixture with date mark of 8/9. 2. One pan containing cooked shrimp with date mark of 8/9.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Ziplock bag containing raw frozen beef stored on shelf directly above bags of frozen french fries inside reach-in freezer at cookline. Manager moved the raw beef to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored down inside handwash sink in server station.
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Owners pet dog inside dining area of establishment. Operator removed the dog from the restaurant during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on shelf in server station.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop of handle stored down inside sugar inside bin located in server station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooler doors in bar areas soiled with mold-like substance.
Aug 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: 1. One pan containing pico and cocktail mixture with date mark of 8/9. 2. One pan containing cooked shrimp with date mark of 8/9.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flats containing raw shell eggs stored on shelf above butter and bread inside reach-in cooler in storage room. Manager moved the raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: buttermilk (49F - Cold Holding); grouper (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding). Grouper and chicken wings are on top of the refrigerated make-table, stored above the safe load line. Ambient temperature inside bottom of unit is 46F. Manager stated the cooler was set up two hours prior and all items had come from another cooler. Inspector had manager move all items into the freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. 2. In pan on prep table at cookline: butter (65F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the butter has been stored on the prep table at room temperature for approximately one hour. Inspector had the employee move the butter into the freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. buttermilk (49F 1:45, 41F 2:40 - Cooling); grouper (48F 1:45, 45F 2:40 - Cooling); chicken wings (50F 1:45, 42F 2:40 - Cooling); butter (65F 1:50, 56F 2:40 - Cooling)
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Manager provided quaternary test kit for chlorine dish machine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working in bar and handling food without proof of food handler training. Employee stated she has been employed for approximately one year.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Several employees working in kitchen and handling food without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored down inside bin of breading at cookline.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Refrigerated make-table at cookline ambient air temperature is 46F.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Trash receptacle uncovered inside unisex employee restroom in back of kitchen.
Food stored on floor. 1. Several plastic bottles containing drink mixers stored directly on floor below counter in bar area. Employee removed items from the floor during this inspection. 2. Several boxes containing fountain soda syrups stored directly on floor in storage area near salad bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters above cookline soiled with grease.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Three-compartment sink completely disconnected in bar area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop bucket inside employee restroom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bin containing sugar missing label inside storage room near salad bar.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several bottles of dish soap stored on shelf near single-use lids in storage area. Manager removed soap from shelf during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cookline stained.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at refrigerated make-table at cookline has deep cut marks.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelf of prep table at cookline rusted.
Apr 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel inside bag of cut lettuce inside reach-in cooler near cookline. Manager removed towel from bag during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing on spigot on side of building.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. One manager certificate missing. Manager stated their certificate is expired. Manager has been employed more than 60 days and was present during the last inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit unavailable for dish machine. Manager stated they will receive a test kit on their next delivery.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory not posted in establishment or on printed menus for hamburgers. Server stated they do offer hamburgers cooked medium. Inspector printed a consumer advisory and manager posted consumer advisory during this inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling throughout kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable. Unsealed wooden overhang above ice machine in back of kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor inside employee restroom in back of kitchen. One dead roach on floor in dry storage room behind front counter. Both were cleaned up and discarded during this inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing on dumpster behind building.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall above back door in kitchen soiled with dust. Air duct on ceiling of kitchen soiled with black substance. Air vent on wall above dish machine soiled with dust.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unsealed plywood wall at cookline. Unsealed wooden shelves in server station.
Dec 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Container of feta cheese with date mark of 11/2 on shelf inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager discarded feta during this inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw bacon stored on shelf above margarine inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved raw bacon to another shelf during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has buildup of black debris. Manager moved can opener to warewash area during this inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling throughout kitchen not smooth or easily cleanable. Unsealed wood overhand above ice machine not smooth or cleanable.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids left open on dumpster beside building.
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.