Sunrise Sands Beach Resort
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Sunrise Sands Beach Resort 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Sunrise Sands Beach Resort was last inspected on Mar 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Pierce restaurant, which scores around 87. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Jul 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large outdoor upright fan. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. panini reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Outdoor walk in cooler Large white freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Large White freezer**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. In shared plaza. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
70
Jul 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - 3 Live, small flying insects found in inside bar area. Per Supervisor on duty, next unannounced inspection.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Sausage gravy 55F cooling 2 cups, cooked shrimp 56F 15 pounces, cooked pork 61F cooling 25 ounces. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Found 2 buckets at 0 ppm. Informed Managers. **Repeat Violation**
22-53-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sausage gravy 55F cold holding 2 cups, cooked shrimp 56F 15 pounces, cooked pork 61F cold holding, 25 ounces, feta 64F cold holding 2 pound, cut tomatoes 60F cold holding 1 pound, cut leafy greens 64F cold holding **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese Butter spread 78F sitting out less than 2 hours on cook's line. Advised to rapid chill and suggested time plan. Manager placed in walk in cooler. Coleslaw 54F cold holding, potato salad 50F cold holding, tuna salad 56F cold holding, raw chicken 50F cold holding.Determined Advised to rapid chill. Manager placed ice bags and moved other items to walk in freezer. Rechecked potato salad 35F cold holding, tuna 43F cold holding. Sausage gravy 55F cold holding 2 cups, cooked shrimp 56F 15 pounces, cooked pork 61F cold holding, 25 ounces, feta 64F cold holding 2 pound, cut tomatoes 60F cold holding 1 pound, cut leafy greens 64F cold holding **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked white rice and onions cooked 78-80F ambient sitting out to cool. Manager placed items in cooler to rapid chill and correct. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Manager educated staff. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-03-4
Basic - 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. Salad cooler in pizza station. Management stated they will call to get serviced.
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Manager had employee remove glass of water. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By bar. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil and flour near storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
27
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer, top of in side of sandwich unit cooler on cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.bulk machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
82
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sausage gravy dated 2-17 1 gallon, Salsa Ranch dated 1-22 1/2 gallon **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Sausage gravy dated 2-17 1 gallon Salsa Ranch dated 1-22 1/2 gallon **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 47f cold holding , shredded cheese 57f cold holding , cheese sliced 56f cold holding , butter 56f cold holding , **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer, top of in side of sandwich unit cooler on cooks line **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand up white fridge/ freezer in kitchen on cooks line not working. Manager states compressor went out yesterday and is process of replacing unit. Do not store any foods in cooler if it is unable to maintain 41f or below. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of bag in a box . Manager stacked on crate to remove off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In prep area. Manager cleaned out **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish area **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.bulk machine **Warning**
22-20-5
37
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In lowboy unit on cook line. Raw chicken in top drawer over raw salmon in bottom drawer. No physical barrier between drawers. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In open top of main make station on line cooked rice (52F - Cold Holding); slaw (47F - Cold Holding). Food items have been in unit over night.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In open top of main make station on line cooked rice (52F - Cold Holding); slaw (47F - Cold Holding). Food items have been in unit over night. SEE STOP SALE **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute of oasis machine behind the bar is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Door of ice machine on rear dock **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for reach in freezer in corner near fryers. Shelves over prep table are rusted. Middle door of main reach in cooler on make line is broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Soda bib boxes, dry pasta, and case of tortillas stored on metal sheet pan. Operator elevated to over 6" requirement. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
45
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On ice machine lid **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer on cooks line inside lid is broken **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
27
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sunrise Sands Beach Resort last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sunrise Sands Beach Resort on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sunrise Sands Beach Resort?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sunrise Sands Beach Resort.
How does Sunrise Sands Beach Resort compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?
Sunrise Sands Beach Resort most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Pierce average of 87.
Has Sunrise Sands Beach Resort's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sunrise Sands Beach Resort have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sunrise Sands Beach Resort means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sunrise Sands Beach Resort inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sunrise Sands Beach Resort is inspected around three times per year on average.
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