Sunset Seafood Bar & Grill in Horseshoe Beach
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110 Main St, Horseshoe Beach, FL 32648Sunset Seafood Bar & Grill in Horseshoe Beach has accumulated 157 violations across 28 inspections since 2017, averaging 5.6 violations per visit. The facility has faced repeated administrative complaints, with five separate recommendations since 2022. Recent inspections show a pattern of compliance lapses followed by corrective action, most notably a spike in August 2025 with 14 violations. The top recurring violations involve consumer advisories, chemical storage, and cooling equipment maintenance.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sunset Seafood Bar & Grill in Horseshoe Beach: Comparison to Dixie County Averages
Sunset Seafood Bar & Grill in Horseshoe Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 7 inspections25 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sunset Seafood Bar & Grill in Horseshoe Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sunset Seafood Bar & Grill in Horseshoe Beach last inspected?
- Sunset Seafood Bar & Grill in Horseshoe Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Sunset Seafood Bar & Grill in Horseshoe Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sunset Seafood Bar & Grill in Horseshoe Beach are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper cooling equipment.
- How many health inspections has Sunset Seafood Bar & Grill in Horseshoe Beach had?
- Sunset Seafood Bar & Grill in Horseshoe Beach has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sunset Seafood Bar & Grill in Horseshoe Beach find?
- Sunset Seafood Bar & Grill in Horseshoe Beach was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Sunset Seafood Bar & Grill in Horseshoe Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Sunset Seafood Bar & Grill in Horseshoe Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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