Sunset Cafe Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Sunset Cafe Grill & Bar has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 26, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Sunset Cafe Grill & Bar's latest score of 64 falls below the Cocoa Beach average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach-in cooler on cook line grouper (44F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Posted near interior bathrooms. Operator moved sign to front entry. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Dispenser chute for Oasis drink machine is soile. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in small stall of interior women's bathroom
32-12-6
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. On shelf over prep table. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 25ppm. Operator remade to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
64
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line raw mahi (47F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (47F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service for filter behind ice machine
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of napkins on the floor behind counter **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Wine cooler behind exterior bar
29-49-6
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Left on countertops between uses. Operator placed back in solution **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chute for oasis machines behind the bar have an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator began cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. On rear deck. Operator tethered **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Behind the bar. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 25ppm. **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
78
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in prep area cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); ceviche (51F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (51F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Employee dumped mop bucket on the ground in rear dock during inspection
28-14-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler in prep area cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); ceviche (51F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (51F - Cold Holding).
01B-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in standing water at 83°F. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket near rear door. Operator remade to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple containers on storage shelves in kitchen areas
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen areas
36-17-5
52
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In black reach in cooler on cook line raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler. Case of raw pork stored over raw fish. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu board at front entrance does not identify oysters or ceviche as being served raw. Operator marked with asterisks **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Restroom door in office is propped open
32-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has a buildup of ice at condenser and around seam of door
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink on rear deck is slow draining.
29-20-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Main bar **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
55
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In service window cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); slaw (49F - Cold Holding). Items were moved to ice tub
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage room stored over consumables. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib at mop sink
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Glass mats at main bar are soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At main bar
29-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of napkins stored on the floor behind interior service counter. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers in walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust. Operator cleaned Grease dripping from suppression pipes over cook lin. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Tags removed from containers prior to the time last of stock is sold
01C-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At main bar. Operator posted new sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Patio restroom
32-12-5
43
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Back door was open, observed 2 flies in kitchen, employee closed door did not observe flies landing on food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Non disinfecting bleach on hand to use as sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Several tags not marked.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. One hand sink in waitstaff area had ice in sink, hand wash sink in kitchen had oyster shucker stored in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in waitstaff area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided by inspector. Posted by operator. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink in wait staff area does not dispense water when hot water handle is turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack in dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink outside has slow drain.
29-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rolling bins of flour, etc. not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several plastic lids with cracked/broken lids in use. Operator states new ones have been ordered.
14-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sunset Cafe Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sunset Cafe Grill & Bar on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sunset Cafe Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sunset Cafe Grill & Bar.
How does Sunset Cafe Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
Sunset Cafe Grill & Bar most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.
Has Sunset Cafe Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sunset Cafe Grill & Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sunset Cafe Grill & Bar 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 Sunset Cafe Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sunset Cafe Grill & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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