Sunset Grille, 2996 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SUNSET GRILLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2996 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704
License #: 6200448
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 07/11/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Top of the reach in chest freezer in the kitchen area.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice bin at the front bar of dining room.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Stored within the deli top of the reach in cooler with food.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Heat bulb on cook line above the deli reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
07/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters on the cook line.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Fryer baskets on cook line.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.Bar area.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Walk in cooler.
1/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.all cook line equipment.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.Cook line
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Inside floor of the reach in cooler on the cook line.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.fryer basket in the fryer.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.Cook line
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.Scoop stored on top of ice machine.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.Cook line
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Flourescent in the walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.towels used on the interior bottom of the reach in cooler on the cook line.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.throughout.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food.Raw French fried potatoes in carpenter bucket for storage prior to cooking.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.reach in cooler on cook line.Cheese,raw grouper,raw comminuted beef,raw chicken stored next to cooked chicken,cooked ham,cheese and salami in the reach in cooler top. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/on food-contact surface.Toaster in kitchen area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Ice machine in parking lot area.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
8/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. On outside of reach in cooler at salad station
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In kitchen area
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. At bar
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At HWS beside office
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of cleaner unlabeled at bar
6/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. In reach in cooler beside coffin cooler
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Throughout main kitchen
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. In reach in beside coffin freezer
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In coffin freezer, potatoes in to go bags
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table
2/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. In both bar soda cradles.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Portion cups used in cole slaw and sauce in burger reach in.
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Lid on freezer in disrepair.
6/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in on cooks line maintaining food product temperature at 50-53 degrees.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk in cooler holding food product temperature at 50 degrees.
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. In beer coolers.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. On cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. In between glove changes.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store dirty dishes.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Lid on freezer in disrepair.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. boiled eggs, fish and chicken in cold hold unit at 50-53 degrees.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. gravy, beef, soup in walk in at 50 degrees.
6/11/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. In beer coolers.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Wood floor in store room.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cardboard in storage area and in between bar and back kitchen door.
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink in expo area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under fryer.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. At bar
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Portion cup in dressing.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease and debris throughout kitchen.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In ex area.
3/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 24-07-1 Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. hotel pans facing ceiling. need to be inverted.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar sink neat storage closEt
11/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. hotel pans facing ceiling. need to be inverted.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken floor tiles in kitchen storeroom entrance.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar sink neat storage closEt
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving with grease and dEbris.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hoods have grease build up
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. damaged tiles in ladies restroom
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed clean linens stored in improper location.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. all cooler gaskets
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. stand up fridge beside bar
  • Critical - Observed no screen in kitchen window..
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair freezer lid and gaskets, kitchen in poor repair
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hamburger 46 F; Chicken 45 F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken stored over beef in walk in.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as oven shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. ( Bar exit door ).
9/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.( throughout )
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(upright reach in freezer has a major accumulation of frost)
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(oven and fryers)
  • Violation: 34-02-1 Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair.(in storage room)
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
7/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(kitchen )
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(kitchen )
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(ice scoop on top of outside ice machine )
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.( throughout )
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.(chopping onions) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(oven and fryers)
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.(counter around toaster)
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.( chlorine test strips provided quaternary amonia strips needed)
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(upright reach in freezer has a major accumulation of frost)
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.(in storage room)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(on speed rack in walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.(above 300ppm of quats, manufacture directions call for 200ppm) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.(in kitchen )
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.( dog bowls on floor in bar area)
  • Observed wall in disrepair.(in storage room)
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.(k class extinguisher on floor in bar area)
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours.(chili and soup at 58 degees f after being in steamtable for 1 hour, moved to stove top top to reheat) Corrected On Site.
5/18/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.(kitchen )
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(tongs on oven door handles)
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(potatoes covered during cooling)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair.(no screen on open window in kitchen )
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.(bar area)
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.(food in steamtables at approximately 100 degees after one hour)
1/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/27/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(at hose bib under 3 compartment sink)
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(kitchen )
  • Critical. Violation: 47-04-2 Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only.(in storage room)
  • Critical. Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.(license expired 2-1-10)
8/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(raw chicken, ground beef, cheese, beef all at approximately in deli style coolers 50-54 on cooks line all foods moved to working walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(deli style coolers on cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(in walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(onions in walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.(making sandwiches) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.(used as dump sink in bar area)
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(employee went from washing dirty dishes to cooking with no hand wash)
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.(reach in freezer on cooks line)
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(at hose bib under 3 compartment sink)
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. ( approximately 5 under box near k class extinguisher )
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. ( approximately 5 under garbage can next to sandwich press)
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.( under steamtables )
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.(7 in gaskets of beer keg cooler)
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.(4 in liquor cabinet )
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.(5 under 3 compartment sink)
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(kitchen )
  • Critical. Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only.(in storage room)
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.(license expired 2-1-10)
8/26/2010Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chili - walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw burge s on shelf above lettuce [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. onions on floor under rolling rack [w lk in cooler]
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. take out containers, box of straws
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. dry storeroom
  • Critical. Observed screen in window missing
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed hole in wall. dry storeroom
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. pack of cigarettes on shelf above plates
3/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed one moderatelty dented can - Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Critical. Observed cracked plastic jug - vanilla syrup Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chili [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. missing from cook's line
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. knives stored in water measured at 88 degr F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handsinks used for purposes other than the designated use. wet wiping cloths in handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. prep rack - residue buildup, wheel missing
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlOrine test kit provided to check quat sanitizer
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed hole in wall. dry storeroom
10/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/20/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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