Cocoa Beach, Brevard County

SUNSET CAFE GRILL & BAR

500 W COCOA BCH CSWY, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Jan 26, 2026
City
Cocoa Beach
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 24323628

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach-in cooler on cook line grouper (44F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation

02A-04-5

Detail 24323630

Intermediate - Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Posted near interior bathrooms. Operator moved sign to front entry. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24323624

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Dispenser chute for Oasis drink machine is soile. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-12-6

Detail 24323626

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in small stall of interior women's bathroom

12B-02-4

Detail 24323625

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. On shelf over prep table. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 24323627

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 25ppm. Operator remade to 50ppm Corrected On-Site

48-04-4

Detail 24323629

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane gas tanks behind service station on covered deck. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23982429

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line raw mahi (47F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (47F - Cold Holding)

29-28-4

Detail 23982423

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service for filter behind ice machine

22-20-5

Detail 23982424

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 23982428

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of napkins on the floor behind counter Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23982425

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

25-27-4

Detail 23982426

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23982427

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Left on countertops between uses. Operator placed back in solution Corrected On-Site

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23475761

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chute for oasis machines behind the bar have an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator began cleaning Corrective Action Taken

51-11-4

Detail 23475760

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. On rear deck. Operator tethered Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 23475758

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 25ppm. Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 23475759

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Behind the bar. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

45-02-4

Detail 23475762

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At service station near bar

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

28-14-5

Detail 23105870

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Employee dumped mop bucket on the ground in rear dock during inspection

01B-02-5

Detail 23105869

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler in prep area cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); ceviche (51F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (51F - Cold Holding).

03A-02-5

Detail 23105867

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in prep area cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); ceviche (51F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (51F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23105866

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple containers on storage shelves in kitchen areas

36-17-5

Detail 23105871

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen areas

10-07-4

Detail 23105865

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in standing water at 83°F. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 23105868

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket near rear door. Operator remade to 50ppm Corrected On-Site

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 22578501

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler. Case of raw pork stored over raw fish. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22578504

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In black reach in cooler on cook line raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation

02B-01-5

Detail 22578506

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu board at front entrance does not identify oysters or ceviche as being served raw. Operator marked with asterisks Corrected On-Site

32-02-4

Detail 22578500

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Restroom door in office is propped open

14-69-4

Detail 22578505

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has a buildup of ice at condenser and around seam of door

29-20-5

Detail 22578503

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink on rear deck is slow draining.

29-17-4

Detail 22578502

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Main bar Repeat Violation

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 22135643

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In service window cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); slaw (49F - Cold Holding). Items were moved to ice tub

41-10-4

Detail 22135645

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage room stored over consumables. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22135637

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib at mop sink

22-02-4

Detail 22135639

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Glass mats at main bar are soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

01C-06-5

Detail 22135646

Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Tags removed from containers prior to the time last of stock is sold

32-12-5

Detail 22135644

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Patio restroom

31B-04-4

Detail 22135642

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At main bar. Operator posted new sign Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22135638

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers in walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust. Operator cleaned Grease dripping from suppression pipes over cook lin. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 22135641

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of napkins stored on the floor behind interior service counter. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

29-17-4

Detail 22135640

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At main bar

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

12A-13-4

Detail 21717646

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook handled dirty dishes then began working on cook line without washing hands

08A-05-6

Detail 21717648

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In black mini fridge on cook line. Raw chicken and beef on shelf above shredded cheese. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21717647

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice bin on service line is soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

10-18-5

Detail 21717649

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knife in sanitizer bucket in prep room. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 13

22-48-5

Detail 21344161

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Non disinfecting bleach on hand to use as sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 21344166

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Back door was open, observed 2 flies in kitchen, employee closed door did not observe flies landing on food contact surfaces.

01C-03-4

Detail 21344167

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Several tags not marked.

31A-11-4

Detail 21344172

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. One hand sink in waitstaff area had ice in sink, hand wash sink in kitchen had oyster shucker stored in sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 21344169

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in waitstaff area. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 21344173

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided by inspector. Posted by operator. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21344163

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink in wait staff area does not dispense water when hot water handle is turned on. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21344164

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack in dish area. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21344168

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-38-4

Detail 21344162

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several plastic lids with cracked/broken lids in use. Operator states new ones have been ordered.

22-08-4

Detail 21344171

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

29-20-5

Detail 21344165

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink outside has slow drain.

02D-01-5

Detail 21344170

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rolling bins of flour, etc. not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Jan 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-01-5

Detail 20795671

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Server used cup to scoop ice.

28-02-4

Detail 20795672

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Secondary walk in cooler condensation draining into bucket.

Jul 14, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

03C-44-5

Detail 20341784

High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 120-140°, placed back on grill. Recheck 165°

08A-02-6

Detail 20341786

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over chili in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

29-37-4

Detail 20341785

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Hose at triple sink.

03A-02-5

Detail 20341789

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk wash evaporated, 59° ineffective ice bath, placed out 1 hour prior to temperature check, remade recheck 48° in 30 minutes. recommended storing can in refrigerator instead of dry storage. Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 20341787

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.

16-46-4

Detail 20341788

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.