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WATER’S EDGE

Based on 4 health inspections, WATER’S EDGE in STEINHATCHEE has earned a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

7022 SW HWY 358
Florida
Water's Edge
Walton County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10982834

  • 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. Inside reach-in cooler: Four packages of fish thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The fish is completely thawed. Package does have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at refrigerated make-table has deep cut marks and is no longer smooth and cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes containing tortillas and seasoning stored directly on floor. Manager removed both items from the floor during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on door of reach-in freezer soiled with mold-like substance.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025. MFDV is open and operating during this inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Inside reach-in cooler: Four packages of fish thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The fish is completely thawed. Package does have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by trash can and large containers of oil. Manager unblocked the sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored down inside handwash sink. Manager removed the bucket from the sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10982525

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10879615

  • 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. 20 reduced oxygen packages containing redfish thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The packaging is not slit or pierced. Redfish is fully thawed. Package does have a label indicating the redfish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at cookline has deep cut marks and is no longer smooth and cleanable.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Ziplock bag containing raw beef stored on shelf directly above bag containing onion rings inside reach-in freezer in back of trailer. Manager moved raw food to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 20 reduced oxygen packages containing redfish thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The packaging is not slit or pierced. Redfish is fully thawed. Package does have a label indicating the redfish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of food manager training for manager, Tony H. Manager on-duty stated that Tony is still in-charge of the kitchen and MFDV. Tony was the manager in-charge during the last inspection.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cookline stained.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink completely blocked by large pan and wiping cloth bucket. Manager unblocked handwashing sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training available for any employees. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10757778

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill rusted.
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Manager provided a chlorine test kit for quaternary sanitizer. Manager stated he will order the correct test strips today.