Sunset Grille of Hernando Beach

3305 Shoal Line Blvd, Hernando Beach, FL 34607

Seafood

Last inspected: Jul 11, 2024

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Sunset Grille of Hernando Beach, the earliest from 2022. Sunset Grille of Hernando Beach was last inspected on Jul 11, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Hernando Beach facility scores 82, putting Sunset Grille of Hernando Beach on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 11, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 4 major violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Oct 27, 2023

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple areas in kitchen , by bathroom - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**

36-24-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In either restroom - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**

32-04-4

Oct 6, 2023

Complaint Full

5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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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. Cook put cut lettuce and tomatoes on nachos with bare hands, person in charge asked him to remake dish. **Corrective Action Taken**

09-01-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.min Fit top cooler on cook line - raw chicken and shrimp over cheese sauce and jalapeños, operator moved chicken and shrimp to bottom **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on counter in front of microwave 1 roach egg sac under microwave

35A-05-4

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Under board behind microwave

35A-23-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical freezer on cook line -cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); gyro (47F - Cold Holding); chicken nuggets (45F - Cold Holding) operator discarded all, said freezer was not working properly **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in hand wash sink in bar, oper removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Herbert M.

53A-02-7

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In either restroom

32-04-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead by microwave in kitchen 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink 1 dead roach under prep table next to chest freezer 2 dead under counter in bar

35A-03-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage over food, operator discarded

12B-07-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In ladies restroom, operator mopped floor

36-22-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple areas in kitchen , by bathroom

36-24-5

May 11, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs stored above dressings in reach in cooler, employee moved eggs to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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 was able to determine date it was opened and put date on milk **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Buckets in front of hand sink in bar, buckets removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

53B-09-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled with mold like substance

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under 3 compartment sink In bar

36-73-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen and storage area

36-17-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in kitchen

38-07-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

29-17-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen, cook line, dish area not smooth and easily cleanable

36-37-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sunset Grille of Hernando Beach last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sunset Grille of Hernando Beach on file is from Jul 11, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sunset Grille of Hernando Beach?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sunset Grille of Hernando Beach.

How does Sunset Grille of Hernando Beach compare to other restaurants in Hernando Beach?

Sunset Grille of Hernando Beach most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Hernando Beach average of 82.

Has Sunset Grille of Hernando Beach's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sunset Grille of Hernando Beach have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Sunset Grille of Hernando Beach means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Sunset Grille of Hernando Beach inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sunset Grille of Hernando Beach is inspected around three times per year on average.

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