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BACKWATERS

Based on 8 health inspections, BACKWATERS in CLEARWATER has earned a 3.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1261 GULF BLVD 129 AND 130

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13459980

  • 08B-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Outside ice machine missing overhead coverage. Damaged during hurricanes. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Alley stand up cooler where shucked oysters are stored. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13454157

  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Outside ice machine missing overhead coverage. Damaged during hurricanes.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Alley stand up cooler where shucked oysters are stored.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Breading cooler.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scrub pad and knife stored in hand sink in kitchen.

Inspection Date: 1/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8879916

  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara 119f, queso 109f, items put back for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8879427

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8757959

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Service has been called.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso 110f, marinara 120f, items placed back in steamer. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 4/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8664570

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8511040

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice scoop stored in scoop container holding water. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Breading fridge gasket torn. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8367774

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken lid for ice machine.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Top of door. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen area. One fly observed on cooks line.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.