SUNSET KITCHEN AND DRINKS

Name: SUNSET KITCHEN AND DRINKS
Address: 5799 GULF BLVD, ST PETE BCH, FL, 33706, US
Rating: 65.4

5799 GULF BLVD, ST PETE BCH, FL 33706

License #6212709

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65.4 Grade F / 100

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SUNSET KITCHEN AND DRINKS in ST PETE BCH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 65.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 15, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 28 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 27 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on May 15, 2026 shows 21 observation rows: 5 critical, 7 major, and 9 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chef Robert B. stated CFM is expired
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverage on cook line table, removed
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly next to beer tap at bar 1 live fly next to coffee machine at service window
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26 Establishment is open and operating/currently preparing and serving food to customers
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in on compressor in walk in cooler
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Staff unable to locate during inspection
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Deli cooler across from pizza oven not holding proper temperature, all food held in ice baths
[53B-13-5] 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.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw mahi, already thawed, in ice bath in walk in cooler, not removed from commercially processed vacuum packaging. Discussed proper thawing procedures with chef
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Waffle batter and shell eggs on cook line not dated
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at wait station, restocked
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler across from pizza oven - potato salad (54F - Cold Holding), held in ice bath, staff added ice
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Dispenser empty at wait station and bar, refilled
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw mahi, already thawed, in ice bath in walk in cooler, not removed from commercially processed vacuum packaging. Discussed proper thawing procedures with chef
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Cutting boards stained on cook line
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water in prep area, moved to running water
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 2 servers and 4 kitchen staff present with no CFM

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