Sunset Cafe Grill
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
61
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Sunset Cafe Grill stretching back to 2022. Sunset Cafe Grill was last inspected on Jan 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Ceiling not smooth” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over stuffed potatoes inside reach in cooler. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD-40 stored on top of oven. Operator properly stored can. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at front counter. Operator added more water for final concentration Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler not in use at front counter.
14-11-5
61
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for one hour. Observed croquetas (120F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per operator for less than 30 mins. Operator took products to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for all employees. Yanisleidy and Aydce.
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment.
36-37-5
74
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (44F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in back kitchen area. As per operator has been there since previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (44F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in back kitchen area. As per operator has been there since previous day.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator picked up container and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at front counter near coffee. Operator labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), located at front counter. Employee added water Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-52-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
82
Apr 12, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at front counter. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ice buildup in standing reach in freezer, located across the preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Observed ice buildup in standing reach in freezer, located across the preparation area. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Apr 11, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a reach in cooler- not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish over tuna salad stored inside the standing reach in cooler, located across the preparation area. Employee removed items, and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. During the complaint inspection observed one live roach crawling under the coffee machine, located at front counter. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. During the complaint inspection observed dirty kitchen utensils stored inside the hand sink, located at front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. During the complaint inspection observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. Employees put on hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Observed 2 doors reach in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris, located at preparation area. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Observed ice buildup in standing reach in freezer, located across the preparation area.
14-69-4
Basic - Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen areas.
36-27-5
Basic - Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. During the complaint inspection observed a dead roach under the coffee machine, located at front counter. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
45
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
95
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator added some bleach to water and retested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair and then touched utensils at counter without washing hands. Discussed with operator about hand washing procedures. Operator will discuss with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ambient temperature of shelled eggs (60F - Cold Holding)in reach-in cooler near back door. Observed cardboard covering shelf above eggs preventing cold air from fan above to circulate to eggs. Operator stated eggs were placed in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Operator removed cardboard and temperature rechecked at end of inspection. Egg temp at 53-54F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in warewashing area, prep area and front serving area not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.
36-37-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on counter. Operator removed wet cloth to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), operator added water to solution, observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beans (98F - Hot Holding) in the steam table as per operator less than 30 minutes, operator placed food in the stove to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with water damage in the area.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot box lid in poor repair at the front counter area.
14-11-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sunset Cafe Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sunset Cafe Grill on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sunset Cafe Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sunset Cafe Grill.
How does Sunset Cafe Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Sunset Cafe Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Sunset Cafe Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sunset Cafe Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sunset Cafe Grill 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sunset Cafe Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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