Sunset Bar and Grill at Little Harbor
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Sunset Bar and Grill at Little Harbor has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 9, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “working containers of food removed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Among Ruskin restaurants, the typical score is 74; Sunset Bar and Grill at Little Harbor is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting boards in kitchen area have stains. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a conversation with executive chef about using three compartment sink until dishwasher is fixed. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on reach in cooler management clean and sanitized area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 24 rodent droppings in dry storage. Dry storage is in a separate room, not connected to kitchen,management clean and and sanitized area . **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting boards in kitchen area have stains. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket store on floor underneath food preparation sink on cooks line. Manager removed and properly stored bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water at 78F. Manager discarded water and placed utensils at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
43
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
41
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024. Operator updated license at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles over coffee and reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn 117 F, operator began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting cucumbers with bare hands.
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 52 F- retemp 41 F, fish 50 Fretemp 41 F, beef 50 F- retemp 43 F in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator placed on ice at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not in chronological order. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oysters.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler not date marked, operator date marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at outdoor.
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. Observed 3 expired food handler certification.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottles. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted at outdoor bar, operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine currently out of order.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 102 F, operator emptied at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
20
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Soda gun at outdoor bar. Operator replaced cutting boards at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. For dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Near cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted in storage, operator covered at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen. Operator replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Near dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
45
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp dish machine temped 126 F, advised operator to use 3 Compartment Sink until dish machine is working properly. 3 Compartment Sink tested 200ppm Quaternary ammonia.
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 74 F operator voluntarily discarded. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler not date marked, employee date marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Soda gun at outdoor bar. Operator replaced cutting boards at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with trash can, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. For dish machine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink, operator replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings in reach in cooler not date marked, operator date marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at outdoor bar. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Near cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted in storage, operator covered at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen. Operator replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food next to half and half in walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Near dish area.
38-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go bowls not inverted, operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed green onions over cut tomatoes, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
15
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Mar 9, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes 54 F, salsa 54 F, chicken 44 F- retemp 41 F in reach in cooler. Operator placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over heavy cream, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested 98 F, operator set up 3 Compartment Sink tested 200 ppm Quaternary ammonia.
22-56-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Asparagus cooked yesterday in reach in cooler not date marked, operator date marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen above tall reach in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Glass plates not inverted in buffet area. Employee inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting across from dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar area, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink near dish area have a slow drain.
29-20-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor on cook line, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
35
Jan 17, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
33
Aug 22, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal and plastic pans wet nesting across from dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sunset Bar and Grill at Little Harbor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sunset Bar and Grill at Little Harbor on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sunset Bar and Grill at Little Harbor?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sunset Bar and Grill at Little Harbor.
How does Sunset Bar and Grill at Little Harbor compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?
Sunset Bar and Grill at Little Harbor most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Ruskin average of 74.
Has Sunset Bar and Grill at Little Harbor's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sunset Bar and Grill at Little Harbor have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sunset Bar and Grill at Little Harbor 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 Sunset Bar and Grill at Little Harbor inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sunset Bar and Grill at Little Harbor is inspected around four times per year on average.
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