SUNSET BAR AND GRILL AT LITTLE HARBOR

602 BAHIA DEL SOL DR, Ruskin, FL 33570

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LH F&B 1 LLC · License: SEA3900188

SUNSET BAR AND GRILL AT LITTLE HARBOR in Ruskin, FL has 43 inspections on record with 403 total violations (9.4 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

43Inspections
403Violations
1Closures

Data current as of June 4, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for SUNSET BAR AND GRILL AT LITTLE HARBOR
DateReasonReopened
Aug 24, 2018 Roach & rodent activity 15:10:00

Inspection History (43)

Jun 4, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 25, 2025 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Nov 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Jun 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V09 No contamination
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
Oct 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Oct 19, 2023 — Routine - Food· 24 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Mar 9, 2023 — Complaint Full· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Jan 17, 2023 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 22, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
Aug 19, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Apr 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored
Nov 30, 2021 — Complaint Full· 20 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Jul 1, 2021 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Apr 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Apr 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Oct 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored
Aug 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V41 Toilet facilities
May 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness
Jan 31, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 11, 2019 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Jun 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
May 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
Dec 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 22, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 10, 2018 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Aug 25, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Aug 24, 2018 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Aug 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Aug 23, 2018 — Complaint Full· 20 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jun 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities
Aug 18, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V14 Food contact surfaces
Aug 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 26 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
May 26, 2017 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
May 24, 2017 — Complaint Full· 21 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
May 18, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Jan 11, 2017 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Aug 3, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 2, 2016 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 29, 2016 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

SUNSET BAR AND GRILL AT LITTLE HARBOR has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 9.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SUNSET BAR AND GRILL AT LITTLE HARBOR had?
SUNSET BAR AND GRILL AT LITTLE HARBOR has had 43 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SUNSET BAR AND GRILL AT LITTLE HARBOR ever been shut down?
Yes, SUNSET BAR AND GRILL AT LITTLE HARBOR has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at SUNSET BAR AND GRILL AT LITTLE HARBOR?
The most frequently cited violations at SUNSET BAR AND GRILL AT LITTLE HARBOR are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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