WATERFRONT RESTAURANT
111 South Bay Boulevard
Florida, 34216
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 3/13/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8866084
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug on dumpster.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb with out a vacuum breaker.
Inspection Date: 8/22/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8865800
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/20/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8730478
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop in diced tomatoes. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor on cook line. Operator removed bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on cook line across from flat top grill in reach in cooler. Pimento cheese (80F - Cold Holding); Garlic aioli (80F - Cold Holding); Balsamic aioli (80F - Cold Holding); Key lime pie (67F - Cold Holding) operator stated cooler was having problems. Operator voluntarily discarded items. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line across from flat top grill in reach in cooler Pimento cheese (80F - Cold Holding); Garlic aioli (80F - Cold Holding); Balsamic aioli (80F - Cold Holding); Key lime pie (67F - Cold Holding) operator stated cooler was having problems. Operator voluntarily discarded items. Warning
Inspection Date: 3/20/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8550902
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a ceiling vent above the clean dishes rack with dust build up and observed multiple ceiling vents with black build up above the waiters prep area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat rice in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the rice. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand wash sink used to dump ice.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired: Julian L, and Noel B
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle containing chemicals in the employee restrooms. Operator labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 11/13/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8351687
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Interior of the ice bin in the wait station area soiled.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dry storage shelves in the dry storage area rusted.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener bland soiled. Manager removed the can opener to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**