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WINDWARD BAR & GRILLE

WINDWARD BAR & GRILLE maintains a 2.9/5 food safety rating based on 11 health department inspections in CLEARWATER. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 11 reports on file

282 Windward Passage
Clearwater, Florida, 33767
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/23/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13473107

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 8 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souflee cup used for portioning in the Parmesan cheese .
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Cryovac package states that frozen fish must be removed from package before thawing begins. 7 raw mahi thawed in opened cryovac package. Items discarded. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on sing door reach in cooler.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour containers stored on floor in pizza area. Raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items in new shed need to be off the ground.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing frozen raw shrimp, raw chicken and frozen cooked rice at room temperature. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cryovac package states that frozen fish must be removed from package before thawing begins. 7 raw mahi thawed in opened cryovac package. Items discarded. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tongs hanging on garbage can. Can opener blade soiled. Soiled soda nozzle in bar.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Frozen raw shrimp and container of sauce in hand sink. Items removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs.

7/25/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10887278

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 5 basic

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 5 pieces of mahi thawed and sealed in bag. To be discarded.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to warmers.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on work table.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Shell eggs and raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Case of lemons, container of sauerkraut and pickles on floor in outside cooler.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken and shrimp sitting in water. No running Water. Fish spread and raw chicken sitting on table thawing at room temperature.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 pieces of mahi thawed and sealed in bag. To be discarded.

2/3/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8878679

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in Parmesan cheese . Item removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger containers on top of sliced tomatoes top of reach in cooler. Item moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pie 58f, moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked burger 102f, moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice scoop stored in back hand sink. Corrected On-Site

11/4/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8883527

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**

9/9/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8878164

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 3 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used for portioning in parm cheese. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**

9/3/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8786319

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled plastic plate.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used for portioning in parm cheese. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover.
  • 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 at bar washer.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Draining cooked rice in hand sink. Rice removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked lasagna, cooked meatloaf.
  • 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.

2/5/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8477446

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for portioning in bread crumbs. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 cases of lettuce and bottles of water on floor in outside walk in cooler. Breadcrumb container on floor next to pizza oven.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small cooler cross from grill.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing burger at room temperature. Repeat Violation

11/27/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8530757

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/19/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8478262

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Outside reach in freezers observed on new concrete pad. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: Plan approved on 9/27/2023. Doors and coverings have not been started as of today. 30 day extension due to late approval. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed covered new outside freezers. Only walk in coolers and walk in freezers are allowed to store food outside. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: Plan approved on 9/27/2023. Doors and coverings have not been started as of today. 30 day extension due to late approval. **Time Extended**

8/21/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8476955

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 2 basic

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Outside reach in freezers observed on new concrete pad. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed covered new outside freezers. Only walk in coolers and walk in freezers are allowed to store food outside. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended**

8/18/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8385058

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souflee cup in parm cheese. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Outside reach in freezers observed on new concrete pad. Admin Complaint
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Mussels and raw grouper sitting in standing water. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw grouper in same container as mussels. Items separated. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw burger 48f, raw chicken 47f, raw shrimp 46f, raw mahi 47f, sliced tomatoes 47f, single reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed covered new outside freezers. Only walk in coolers and walk in freezers are allowed to store food outside. Admin Complaint
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cooks line.