Pop's Sunset Grill
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
78
Score
Pop's Sunset Grill appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to the broader Nokomis restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation.Observed server touching cut lime at bar for drink. Employee added tongs. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-02-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.Chef removed wet towel and added silicon mat. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust buildup on walkin cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
78
Jan 26, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed soiled pan vacuum break missing at hose bibs at tiki bar and by hand wash sink in prep kitchen. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Repeat from last inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service paper good on floor in storage shed. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black and pink mold-like substance in the interior of the small ice machine/bin by staff dining area.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soiled pan glass bowl used as scoop in tub of ice for oysters at pizza station. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Observed no handle metal drink shakers use as ice scoops at front outside bar. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook handling employee at cooks line expo without beard net.
13-04-4
Basic - Insect control device installed partially over food preparation area prep sink in prep kitchen.
35B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed plastic containers at main dish washing room shelves with old labels stuck on them.
16-46-4
64
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (49F - Cold Holding) in the counter top cold holding unit in the breakfast kitchen. The operator discarded the butter. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb near the pizza oven.
29-34-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 4 containers of cooked rice (45F - Cooling); cooked rice (48F - Cooling); cooked rice (52F - Cooling); cooked rice (58F - Cooling) in the 2- door reach in cooler in the kitchen. All of the containers had been held overnight. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed 4 containers of cooked rice (45F - Cooling); cooked rice (48F - Cooling); cooked rice (52F - Cooling); cooked rice (58F - Cooling) in the 2- door reach in cooler in the kitchen. All of the containers had been held overnight. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter (49F - Cold Holding) in the counter top cold holding unit in the breakfast kitchen. The operator discarded the butter. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage on a food preparation table in the breakfast kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near the pizza aven and the dish machine. The operator provided signs for the hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
35
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (46F - Cooling) date marked 1/22. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked rice (46F - Cooling) date marked 1/22. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bottled water in the breakfast walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw fish in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chicken stock date marked 1/12 in the breakfast walk in cooler. The operator discarded the chicken stock. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed chicken stock date marked 1/12 in the breakfast walk in cooler. The operator discarded the chicken stock. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed buffalo wing sauce with butter (68F - Cold Holding) in the main kitchen. The wing sauce had been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed buffalo wing sauce with butter (68F - Cold Holding) in the main kitchen. The wing sauce had been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed drinking cups stored underneath a paper towel dispenser in the server station nearest the tiki bar.
24-28-4
Basic - 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 thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the tuna. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored on a handle at the grill in the breakfast kitchen. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food in the breakfast kitchen. The operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over ice scoops in the breakfast kitchen.
35B-02-4
23
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of medicine stored on a shelf with clean equipment on the cook line in the breakfast kitchen. The operator properly stored the medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over whole muscle intact beef in the stand up reach in cooler near the walk in freezer. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breakers at the outside hose bibb near dry storage and near the handwashing sink in the prep area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. The operator was emailed a copy of the time for public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic portion cups with no handle used as scoops for black pepper and salt in the prep area. The operator removed the portion cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - 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 thawed mahi not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the mahi. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed 2 ice buckets stored on the floor in the wait station near the ice machines. The operator properly stored the ice buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line in the breakfast kitchen. The operator removed the utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at multiple sinks in the kitchen.
33-38-4
41
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
30
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese cold holding stored over the fill line at 50F in the reach in cooler by the burger grill. Operator removed the cheese over the fill line and placed in another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed french toast mix with raw egg stored over hash browns in the reach in cooler in the breakfast kitchen. Operator properly stored the French toast mix. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in the food prep area soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned the slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw duck thawing in handwashing sink in the breakfast kitchen. Operator removed the raw duck from the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop for rice on the expo line not stored with handle above the food. Operator properly stored the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed hot and cold water handles at the handwashing sink in the dish area reversed.
29-07-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water unable to turn on at the handwashing sink near the front entrance to the kitchen.
29-08-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed opened liquor bottles stored next to handwashing sink behind the inside bar not protected from splash.
08B-54-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored above shredded cheese in the walk in cooler in the prep area. Operator properly stored the unwashed produce. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed missing waste line for soda guns at the inside and outside bars.
29-17-4
45
Nov 14, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two pans of rice cold holding at 72F and 80F for longer than four hours. Operator discarded rice. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw bacon stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored raw products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee did not change gloves after going into walk in and then returning to work with food. Employee was educated on proper hand washing protocol. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pooled eggs, raw shell eggs, butter and cut melon held on time temperature control with no written plan. Operator has been emailed time/temperature control for safety form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator properly stored food products. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with sugar not labeled in breakfast kitchen area. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees in breakfast kitchen not wearing hair restraints. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pop's Sunset Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pop's Sunset Grill on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pop's Sunset Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pop's Sunset Grill.
How does Pop's Sunset Grill compare to other restaurants in Nokomis?
Pop's Sunset Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Nokomis average of 75.
Has Pop's Sunset Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pop's Sunset Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pop's Sunset Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pop's Sunset Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pop's Sunset Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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