Sunset Bar and Grill at Little Harbor

602 Bahia Del Sol Dr, Ruskin, FL 33570 · Permanent Food Service · License 3900188

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 56 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 21, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects foundHigh priority · fixed on the spot · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 15 complaint inspection
4 high priority (1 fixed by the Jul 21 follow-up, 3 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 3 repeats), 6 basic (3 repeats)
-32
Administrative complaint on Jul 15, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score56

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Jul152026

Complaint inspection

13 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitJul 21, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
5 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  More time given
Basic4
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
  More time given
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 15, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
13 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  Cooked chicken 63°F in reach in cooler across from walk in cooler.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Cooked chicken 63°F, cut tomatoes 50°F, cut lettuce 45°F in cooler across from walk in cooler. Manager placed items on ice.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
  2 flies flying around in kitchen, employee removed at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
  Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
  12 rodent droppings on floor at outdoor bar, employee removed and sanitized at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
Intermediate3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Soda gun at outdoor bar.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Ice in hand wash sink at bar.
  Repeat violation
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Unlabeled spray bottle at bar. Employee labeled at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic6
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  In ice bin, employee removed at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Small cutting boards.
  Repeat violation
- Code 25, Single-service items: Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  Plastic spoons not handle first, employee corrected at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink. Manager placed a container to catch water at time of inspection.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
  Hole in wall behind soda machine.
  Repeat violation
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  At outdoor bar.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.