SUNSET TAVERN
7232 SW 59 AVE, Miami FL 33143 · 305-665-9996
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave and oven handles soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage.
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. Observed ice machine no longer working properly. As per operator, used as dry storage.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in walk in and dry storage.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout building.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed in dry storage.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dry storage shelves.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior; both dish machines.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles throughout kitchen; water damaged tiles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on multiple ceiling tiles.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked and chipped dry food containers.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing shield in warewash area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed sour cream containers reused for multiple food items throughout kitchen.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in both walk in coolers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler and freezer behind bar area.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed in dry food storage racks.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate17 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in across cook line; raw shell eggs over cooked chicken. Observed raw shrimp over sour cream.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken tenders above sweet potato fries in reach in freezer.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed outside of walk in; soiled interior. Operator cleaned syringe inspection.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed both dish machines soiled on exterior.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled microwave handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area with water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout both kitchens.
Food stored on floor. Observed duck thawing on floor of kitchen; operator placed into triple sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above dry dish rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in at kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in dry storage. Observed in walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in at bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat thawing in standing water. Operator placed into triple sink and turned cold running water on.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in 2nd walk in and where ice machine is.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on oven door handles in kitchen area.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table cooler, burger patties (52F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (51F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding). As per date label from the day before. Cook removed to discard.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand sink used as dump 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. Observed packages of tuna in reach in cooler to thaw not removed from packaging prior.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler short ribs, beef and shelled eggs stored above boxes stored on floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for ovens at cook line.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pepperoni (50 F - Cold Holding); quinoa (49 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine located in front of walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles showing water damage at preparation area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents cover soiled.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed two tong hanging on the nozzles line of hood at preparation area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. One located at the back next to walk in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers with raw chicken stored on floor under shelves at walk in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels on cutting boards at preparation tables.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a flour container not identified by common name at shell under preparation table.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator will be using the three compartment sink instead.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw turkey hamburger stored over cooked at walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings stored over ham. Operator relocated the raw chicken wings.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a cutting board soiled at preparation table.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed tongs stored over the stove at piece of metal of hood.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed several bags with fish stored under the shelf at walk in freezer. As per operator is personal food.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area and men bathrooms.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Sep 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pico de Gallo (48 F - Cold Holding); Gambo soup (48 F - Cold Holding); onion soup (51 F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. As per operator and label from 9-16 and 9-18. Operator discarded the products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de Gallo (48 F - Cold Holding); Gambo soup (48 F - Cold Holding); onion soup (51 F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. As per operator and label from 9-16 and 9-18. Operator discarded the products.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cup inside of hand wash sink bar area. Operator moved the cup to the three compartment sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw smoked salmon offered on the menu doesn't identify as raw.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed hummus not properly date marked. As per operator opened two days ago. Operator date marked the product.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in used utensil handle touching the rice. Utensil was removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single service articles not stored inverted at shelf next to preparation table.
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