Sunset Super Sub
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Sunset Super Sub has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Sunset Super Sub scores about where you'd expect for a Clearwater restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in back kitchen area . Reviewed with manager .
08A-02-6
Basic - -Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris along wall in kitchen - wall soiled near cook line hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area in the dining area. Reviewed with manager . Manager to relocated unpackaged food or place a lock on the refrigerator.
08B-63-4
78
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment in storage area
41-05-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.( cooked onions, cooked peppers , cooked mushroom) . Reviewed with manager
03F-10-5
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. Robert's training expired in 2024
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area .
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting board on prep station in front line area soiled with food buildup in cracks. - ice chute at self service station soiled Reviewed with manager
22-02-4
Basic - -Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in front cook line area .
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items ( purses) stored in above bag of onions in back storage area . Manager relocated bag of onions . **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing.Reviewed with employee . Rinse water set up in second compartment . Employee washed, rinsed and sanitized food containers **Corrective Action Taken**
16-16-4
45
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed uncooked beef burger meat over packaged hot dogs in reach in cooler. Operator removed and separated beef burger meat from RTE hot dogs **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Refrigerator in back of kitchen-feta cheese (45F - Cold Holding); corrected to 43F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed container in reach in cooler in the back of kitchen with unwashed raw eggs and RTE wrapped Swiss cheese in same container. Operator separated the cheese from the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
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.Feta cheese was not dated. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled. Cutting board in food prep area is stained and grooved. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled in cook line shelf
02D-01-5
50
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
58
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked beef 50 F, cut ham 49 F, American cheese 50 F in small cooler at cook line - per manager , temperatures taken 11:00 am - manager placed food freezer - manager placed food in freezer- recheck beef 42 F , American cheese 42F , ham 40 F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license expired 02/01/2023
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area . **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled cutting boards in front cook line area
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at beverage station
22-20-5
52
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Near soda box in a bag tiles missing, unsealed concrete exposed. -Ceiling tile missing at the cook line near hood system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Surface of reach in freezer is rusted and has knife marks. -Fan above reach in cooler on cooks line soiled with dust debris. -Reach in freezer gaskets soiled in back prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Acoustic ceiling tiles throughout front line and back kitchen food prep area. Discussed with manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sunset Super Sub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sunset Super Sub on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sunset Super Sub?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sunset Super Sub.
How does Sunset Super Sub compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Sunset Super Sub most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Sunset Super Sub's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sunset Super Sub have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sunset Super Sub means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sunset Super Sub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sunset Super Sub is inspected around two times per year on average.
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