Horseshoe Beach, Dixie County

SUNSET SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL

110 MAIN ST, Horseshoe Beach, FL 32648

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Mar 18, 2026
City
Horseshoe Beach
County
Dixie
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
4

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.

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

08A-02-6

Detail 24450843

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Ziplock bag containing raw frozen beef stored on shelf directly above bags of frozen french fries inside reach-in freezer at cookline. Manager moved the raw beef to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 24450844

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored down inside handwash sink in server station.

35A-01-4

Detail 24450842

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Owners pet dog inside dining area of establishment. Operator removed the dog from the restaurant during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24450845

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on shelf in server station.

10-01-5

Detail 24450841

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop of handle stored down inside sugar inside bin located in server station.

23-03-4

Detail 24450840

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooler doors in bar areas soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 14

01B-28-5

Detail 23977244

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: 1. One pan containing pico and cocktail mixture with date mark of 8/9. 2. One pan containing cooked shrimp with date mark of 8/9.

08A-05-6

Detail 23977247

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flats containing raw shell eggs stored on shelf above butter and bread inside reach-in cooler in storage room. Manager moved the raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23977248

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: buttermilk (49F - Cold Holding); grouper (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding). Grouper and chicken wings are on top of the refrigerated make-table, stored above the safe load line. Ambient temperature inside bottom of unit is 46F. Manager stated the cooler was set up two hours prior and all items had come from another cooler. Inspector had manager move all items into the freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. 2. In pan on prep table at cookline: butter (65F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the butter has been stored on the prep table at room temperature for approximately one hour. Inspector had the employee move the butter into the freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. buttermilk (49F 1:45, 41F 2:40 - Cooling); grouper (48F 1:45, 45F 2:40 - Cooling); chicken wings (50F 1:45, 42F 2:40 - Cooling); butter (65F 1:50, 56F 2:40 - Cooling) Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-32-5

Detail 23977249

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Manager provided quaternary test kit for chlorine dish machine.

53B-02-5

Detail 23977242

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working in bar and handling food without proof of food handler training. Employee stated she has been employed for approximately one year.

11-26-1

Detail 23977251

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. Several employees working in kitchen and handling food without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.

14-01-5

Detail 23977240

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored down inside bin of breading at cookline.

14-74-7

Detail 23977252

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Refrigerated make-table at cookline ambient air temperature is 46F. Warning

32-12-6

Detail 23977243

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Trash receptacle uncovered inside unisex employee restroom in back of kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 23977241

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Several plastic bottles containing drink mixers stored directly on floor below counter in bar area. Employee removed items from the floor during this inspection. 2. Several boxes containing fountain soda syrups stored directly on floor in storage area near salad bar. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23977250

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters above cookline soiled with grease.

29-08-4

Detail 23977245

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Three-compartment sink completely disconnected in bar area.

42-01-4

Detail 23977239

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop bucket inside employee restroom.

02D-01-5

Detail 23977246

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bin containing sugar missing label inside storage room near salad bar.

Apr 4, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 23686035

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several bottles of dish soap stored on shelf near single-use lids in storage area. Manager removed soap from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23686034

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cookline stained.

14-09-4

Detail 23686033

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at refrigerated make-table at cookline has deep cut marks.

14-47-4

Detail 23686036

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelf of prep table at cookline rusted.