Sunset Cafe and Beach Bar in Treasure Island
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12000 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706Sunset Cafe and Beach Bar in Treasure Island has accumulated 196 violations across 25 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection—nearly 50 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 4 inspections, shell stock handling violations in at least 5 inspections, food contact surface violations in at least 6 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in at least 8 inspections. Consumer advisory violations—failures to inform customers about the risks of eating raw or undercooked foods—have been cited in every inspection from July 2023 forward. A warning was issued on July 18, 2023 after an inspection found employee health reporting violations, allergen awareness failures, improper chemical storage, shell stock violations, and food condition issues. Fire safety violations were documented in 2015 (flammables stored in the dish washing room; corrected on site) and 2017 (portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location). The most recent inspection on October 29, 2025 was completed with no further action, documenting 12 violations including parasite destruction, proper cooking temperature, and food contact surface issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sunset Cafe and Beach Bar in Treasure Island: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Sunset Cafe and Beach Bar in Treasure Island: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-02-4 · Warning Issued
Sunset Cafe and Beach Bar in Treasure Island: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Sunset Cafe and Beach Bar in Treasure Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sunset Cafe and Beach Bar in Treasure Island last inspected?
- Sunset Cafe and Beach Bar in Treasure Island was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sunset Cafe and Beach Bar in Treasure Island?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sunset Cafe and Beach Bar in Treasure Island are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Sunset Cafe and Beach Bar in Treasure Island had?
- Sunset Cafe and Beach Bar in Treasure Island has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sunset Cafe and Beach Bar in Treasure Island find?
- Sunset Cafe and Beach Bar in Treasure Island was most recently inspected on April 24, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sunset Cafe and Beach Bar in Treasure Island ever been shut down?
- No, Sunset Cafe and Beach Bar in Treasure Island has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Sunset Cafe and Beach Bar in Treasure Island had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sunset Cafe and Beach Bar in Treasure Island has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sunset Cafe and Beach Bar in Treasure Island operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Shades Cafe and Bar (2015-2017).
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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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