Clearwater, Pinellas County

SUNSET LOUNGE

2558 SUNSET POINT RD, Clearwater, FL 33765

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jun 9, 2026
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 24496655

High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw beef patties ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( container of cheese ) on shelf in walk in cooler. Employee rearranged food . Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24496656

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheddar cheese 52 F , cut tomatoes 50F in reach in cooler stacked above containers of food in the top section of deli style cooler . No temperatures taken this day . Employee discarded food . Reviewed safe food storage with employee Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 24496654

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheddar cheese 52 F , cut tomatoes 50F in reach in cooler stacked above containers of food in the top section of deli style cooler . No temperatures taken this day . Employee discarded food . Reviewed safe food storage with employee Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24496652

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled shelf above deli style reach in cooler at cook line

53A-02-7

Detail 24496657

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Expired Bruce Barrows ServStaff CFM training expired on 4/06/2026 . There are no other certified food managers .

05-10-4

Detail 24496651

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with employee regular monitoring of food temperatures .

22-16-4

Detail 24496653

Basic - White reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at the bar

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24251369

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - 3 D dust accumulation on shelf above deli style cooler at cook line - soiled soda gun at bar Reviewed with manager.

31A-11-4

Detail 24251368

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - pitcher stored inside hand wash sink next to ice machine in office area . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only

53B-01-5

Detail 24251370

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -All SafeStaff employee training certificates expired 11/2025

23-03-4

Detail 24251367

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - grease accumulation on sides of cooking equipment

May 29, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 23676566

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw beef at 51 F in reach in cooler in kitchen. Reviewed with person in charge to store food below fill line of containers in the top section of reach in cooler and to regularly monitor food temperatures . Employee moved raw beef to freezer for quick chill down Recheck : 41 F Corrected On-Site

53B-16-4

Detail 23676571

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee incorrectly answered the correct procedure for wash , rinse , sanitize dishes in kitchen . Employee missing sanitize step prior to air dry. Reviewed with employee .

05-08-4

Detail 23676570

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

24-27-4

Detail 23676569

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils ( utensils ) stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash in kitchen . Person in charge relocated cutting boards Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 23676568

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Reviewed with person in charge .

21-04-4

Detail 23676567

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in kitchen . Reviewed with person in charge . Towel removed . Corrected On-Site

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23352365

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled behind bar

36-73-4

Detail 23352367

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line

14-69-4

Detail 23352368

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer

23-03-4

Detail 23352364

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers

29-49-6

Detail 23352366

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Silver cooler behind bar

May 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

41-24-4

Detail 22860397

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hanging from drain boards next to clean equipment

22-02-4

Detail 22860404

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Accumulation of grease on stove surface Soda gun nozzles soiled at bar Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22860395

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar

50-09-4

Detail 22860405

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 22860396

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

36-73-4

Detail 22860402

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment behind bar

14-69-4

Detail 22860400

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer

22-08-4

Detail 22860403

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of pizza oven soiled

23-03-4

Detail 22860401

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Cooler gaskets soiled

22-16-4

Detail 22860399

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Silver freezer/cooler behind bar

08B-63-4

Detail 22860398

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezers in patron area next to walk-in cooler not secured when not in use

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 22428316

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun.

14-01-5

Detail 22428317

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufle cup in dressing used for portioning.

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22065989

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.

31A-09-4

Detail 22065992

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times container of liquid stored in hand wash sink next to ice machine that is in office - reviewed with person in charge that hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times

41-17-4

Detail 22065990

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area

31B-04-4

Detail 22065988

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dish washing area

22-16-4

Detail 22065991

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in bar area on left after exit from kitchen

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-73-4

Detail 21571254

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor soiled under fryers on cooks line, discussed with manager. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21571253

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets at reach in cooler on cooks line soiled, discussed with manager. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-05-5

Detail 21348702

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -All six safe staff certificates expired on 07/11/2022, owner to order more training books.

36-73-4

Detail 21348700

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor soiled under fryers on cooks line, discussed with manager.

23-03-4

Detail 21348701

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets at reach in cooler on cooks line soiled, discussed with manager.

02D-01-5

Detail 21348699

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Squeeze bottles on cooks line near flat top not labeled, employee labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

May 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-73-4

Detail 20992952

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.