Sunset Grille in Saint Augustine
Last inspected:
421 A1a Beach Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 32080Sunset Grille in Saint Augustine has accumulated 186 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.6 violations per visit. The facility has no emergency closures but has been cited multiple times for administrative complaint recommendations since 2021, with a pattern of high-priority violations appearing in nearly every inspection. Top recurring violations include approved food source issues (16), consumer advisories (14), and employee health reporting failures (13). A fire safety citation in 2022 documented a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone, stored in a dry area by the office.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sunset Grille in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Sunset Grille in Saint Augustine: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sunset Grille in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sunset Grille in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sunset Grille in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- Sunset Grille in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 4, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sunset Grille in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sunset Grille in Saint Augustine are: Approved food source, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Sunset Grille in Saint Augustine had?
- Sunset Grille in Saint Augustine has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sunset Grille in Saint Augustine find?
- Sunset Grille in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on December 4, 2025 with 11 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sunset Grille in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- No, Sunset Grille in Saint Augustine 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Sunset Grille in Saint Augustine had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sunset Grille in Saint Augustine has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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