Sunset Grille
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Sunset Grille has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 4, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Sunset Grille's 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Back prep station handwashing sink used as dump sink for ice.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid substance at dishwasher area not labeled. Operator labeled bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both bulk ice machines has black mold like substance near interior drop area.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee on grill cookline station eating a plate of food. Employee discarded once I was seen. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in back prep station preparing food no hair restraint. Employee put on restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups near soda station wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled with old food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven handle on main cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in kitchen has grease build up. Soda gun holsters at bar soiled with slime build up. Reach in cooler gaskets on cookline has food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler far right on main cookline has rust pitted shelves.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored container of raw beef burgers in reach in cooler not covered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
52
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cook line drawer reach in cooler; salmon (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); beef (45F - Cold Holding); fish (48F - Cold Holding); pulled chicken (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) per employee on grill station just restocked all items in reach in cooler. In flip top reach in cooler opposite the cookline grill; pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); salsa (49F - Cold Holding), lid left open during lunch, ambient air above 50F tested with irreversible thermometer. Operator placed ice on all products and called for maintenance. Prior to conclusion of inspection repair company for coolers on site. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink on red hose side.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on cook line with cloth string hanging from blade. Employee cleaned can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle on the menu holder upstairs dining area missing product labeling.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Top selection of shell stock tags most recently served missing date of last served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on prep station working with food without a beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on prep station oven door handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in freezer, dessert tray of cakes not covered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
39
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishmachine tests at 10ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Dishwasher still testing at 0ppm. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
86
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Mar 14, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
32
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 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. Dish machine behind bar, Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm, retested at 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw beef stored over vegetable stock. Operator moved beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach above soup station. Operator killed and removed roach. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, raw tuna (50F - Cold Holding, 2nd temp 43F with 1.5 time lapse) Per operator tune had been out to prep poke bowls crab salad (49F - Cold Holding, 2nd temp 43F); tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding, 2nd temp 49F) Per operator, tuna and crab salad had been out for prep. Operator placed tuna salad in different cooler to bring down the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back of kitchen by walk-in cooler, two sanitizer bottles stored with food. Operator moved both bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in server station by bar Hand washing sink in back of kitchen by walk-in cooler Hand washing sink by bar entrance Operator fixed hot water on sink in server station. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee on cook line unaware of proper reheating temperature requirements.
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At upstairs server station, 2 clear liquid bottles with no labels.
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom in back of kitchen, uncovered receptacle.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee in back prep area Also, open drink on shelf above cook line. Employee put lid on drink and moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Behind bar, Uncovered ice bins in bar area stored under visibly soiled soda lines.
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line, tongs on oven handle. Operator moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In employee bathroom in back of kitchen, boxes of gloves, boxes of day savers, multiple clean aprons all stored on shelves above toilet and sink. Also, in storage area outside of liquor room, box of Togo boxes stored on floor. Operator moved box of Togo boxes. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In smaller walk-in cooler across from main one, unwashed onions stored over cut tomato. Operator moved tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink at front of kitchen leaking water
29-11-4
25
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 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. Observed dish machine at 0ppm. Operator was able to repair during inspection and observed at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On front served line observed utensils stored on water at 77F. Operator refilled water and second temp at 138F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal food potentially dripping into container of ready-to-eat food when raw animal food is removed from holding unit for cooking. In top of reach-in cooler on cook line observed raw burger patties stored in back pan and only accessible by carrying burgers over pans of ready to eat tortilla strips and cheese. Operator rearranged pans during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-15-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach-in cooler at end of cook line near handwash sink observed, mac and cheese sauce (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated sauce was stored in cooler overnight and discarded during inspection.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at end of cook line near handwash sink observed, mac and cheese sauce (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated sauce was stored in cooler overnight and discarded during inspection.
03A-02-5
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. In walk-in cooler observed milk without open date. Operator stated milk was opened day prior to inspection and labeled with correct date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written cleanup procedures available. Provided operator with handout during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board attached to reach-in cooler at end of cook line and multiple single cutting kitchen with food debris staining. Observed soda gun at main drink well with build up in nozzle. In larger ice machine near back door observed the fill lever with rust buildup. Operator ordered new lever during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In employee bathroom and handwash sink near back door observed towel dispenser not functioning. Operator began changing batteries during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-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. Observed no proof that employees are aware of reporting requirements. Provided operator with form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 one employee certification expired 10/2021. Operator stated training has been completed but no certificate available.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. On back line observed employer drink stored on shelf above breading station. Employee discarded drink during inspection. At server station observed employee drink sitting on window sill over ice bin. Operator discarded drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees on cook line without beard guards and one employee without a hat. Operator supplied employees with beard guards during in. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At server stations downstairs and upstairs observed multiple stacks of cups wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer observed multiple buckets of pasta stored on floor. In walk-in cooler observed case of shell eggs stored on the floor. In dry storage liquor room observed plastic bottles of zing zang and boxed wines stored on floor. Operator moved all items from floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler observed unwashed mushrooms and tomatoes stored over ready to eat cabbage and carrots. Operator began rearranging produce during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-17-4
20
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda guns and holsters behind downstairs bar have accumulation of pink slimy substance. Bartender began cleaning and disinfecting the areas. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled towel in hand washing sink on main cookline. Manager removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the beverage bin. Multiple gaskets and sliding panel access behind downstairs bar have accumulation of slime and mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex downstairs bathroom outside on North deck has no covered receptacle.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of walk in freezer has heavy has accumulation of debris, food, and grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Partial case containing cartons of dairy product on floor of walk in cooler. Manager person in charge moved or arranged to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop not above surface of flour in prep area of kitchen. Manager person in charge moved or arranged to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Unisex bathroom on North downstairs deck has no hand washing sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On kitchen main cookline, soiled towel in hand washing sink. Manager removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sunset Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sunset Grille on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sunset Grille?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sunset Grille.
How does Sunset Grille compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Sunset Grille most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Sunset Grille's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sunset Grille have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sunset Grille 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sunset Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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