Sunset Tavern
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
41
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Sunset Tavern, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 19, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 14 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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 form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dry storage shelves.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
14-33-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed sour cream containers reused for multiple food items throughout kitchen.
25-32-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in both walk in coolers.
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler and freezer behind bar area. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed in dry food storage racks.
14-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior; both dish machines. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles throughout kitchen; water damaged tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on multiple ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked and chipped dry food containers.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing shield in warewash area. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
41
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 17 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken tenders above sweet potato fries in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in across cook line; raw shell eggs over cooked chicken. Observed raw shrimp over sour cream. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack.
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed outside of walk in; soiled interior. Operator cleaned syringe inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed both dish machines soiled on exterior.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled microwave handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area with water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout both kitchens.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed duck thawing on floor of kitchen; operator placed into triple sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above dry dish rack.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in dry storage. Observed in walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in at bar.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat thawing in standing water. Operator placed into triple sink and turned cold running water on. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in 2nd walk in and where ice machine is.
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on oven door handles in kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
14-06-4
29
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pepperoni (50 F - Cold Holding); quinoa (49 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink bar area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine located in front of walk in cooler.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles showing water damage at preparation area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents cover soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed two tong hanging on the nozzles line of hood at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. One located at the back next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers with raw chicken stored on floor under shelves at walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels on cutting boards at preparation tables.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a flour container not identified by common name at shell under preparation table.
02D-01-5
50
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
45
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
90
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pico de Gallo (48 F - Cold Holding); Gambo soup (48 F - Cold Holding); onion soup (51 F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. As per operator and label from 9-16 and 9-18. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de Gallo (48 F - Cold Holding); Gambo soup (48 F - Cold Holding); onion soup (51 F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. As per operator and label from 9-16 and 9-18. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed hummus not properly date marked. As per operator opened two days ago. Operator date marked the product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cup inside of hand wash sink bar area. Operator moved the cup to the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw smoked salmon offered on the menu doesn't identify as raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in used utensil handle touching the rice. Utensil was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single service articles not stored inverted at shelf next to preparation table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
37
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 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 the chlorine sanitizing solution concentration at 10 ppm **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
22-49-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the blue and feta cheese containers a plastic bowl without handle used a scoop.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cellphone on the shelf on top of the preparation area of the pizza reach in cooler
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar counter area no hand wash sing or paper towels at the hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on the top shelf on top,of the triple sink aluminum trays not inverted or protected.
25-06-4
55
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sunset Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sunset Tavern on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sunset Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sunset Tavern.
How does Sunset Tavern compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Sunset Tavern most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Sunset Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sunset Tavern have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sunset Tavern 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 Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sunset Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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