Sunset Park Grill

7340 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33707

American

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Sunset Park Grill, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 25, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Sunset Park Grill's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards stained and grooved on prep tables

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan lids stored in hand wash sink Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle containing bleach unlabeled near hand wash sink Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

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

14-09-4

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over RTE food. Operator moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handles raw beef using gloves, removed gloves and went to put on new gloves without hand wash first.

12A-07-5

Intermediate - 2 Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled in dish wash area. Employee labeled cleaners. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Hands washed in 3 compartment sink. Educated employee and he washed his hands in hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-03-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with food no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil containers on shelf not inverted. Employee inverted foil containers. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Cutting boards at prep areas have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Dec 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler has built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended**

53B-13-5

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning**

29-04-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler underneath cooktop: American cheese (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items into freezer. In upright refrigerator by rear door: butter (52F - Cold Holding); sour cream (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items to freezer. On prep table: butter (90F - Cold Holding) Inspector discussed and emailed Time as a Public Health Control. **Warning**

03A-02-5

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. **Warning**

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler has built up food debris. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in MFDV had supplies in sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sunset Park Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sunset Park Grill on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sunset Park Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sunset Park Grill.

How does Sunset Park Grill compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Sunset Park Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Sunset Park Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sunset Park Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sunset Park 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 Park Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sunset Park Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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