WATERFRONT CAFE
Memorial Highway
Tampa, Florida, 33643
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor adjacent to walk-in cooler. Employee dry mopped floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer tested at 150ppm. Employee discarded, refilled, and retested at 200ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour with no label. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over salad in reachin cooler on service line. Employee removed and placed in walkin cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork chops (134 - Hot Holding) in warmer on cookline adjacent to hand sink. Employee placed in oven to reheat, temped at 167F. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal container stored in hand sink on service line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of raviolis stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-28-5:High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. A container of dressing made with cooked onion. Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. A container of dressing made with cooked onion dated 10-25 to 11-25 stored in reach-in cooler more than 7 days. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple pans of Cheese pizzas (59-65F - Cold Holding) stored on speedy rack at kitchen. Operator placed in oven to cook at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2024 revealed 5 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at grill station of front service line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 5/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Water with debris built-up on the bottom of reach in cooler next to hot box that holding food to be served the kids at daycare. Black mold-like substance on wall beneath three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/22/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 5/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Water with debris built-up on the bottom of reach in cooler next to hot box that holding food to be served the kids at daycare. Black mold-like substance on wall beneath three compartment sink. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 4 pans of shredded chicken to be served to children at Daycare. Shredded chicken tempted at 102-110F. Operator reheated to 170F at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 29-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under three compartment sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: Work order in progress. No wastewater back up observed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting beets without washing them first in kitchen. Employee washed beets at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under three compartment sink in kitchen. Warning
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. The cafe offers packaged sushi with raw fish from Omesaka. Operator provided proof at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of sliced ham 48 F in reach-in cooler at front service area. A container of cooked quinoa 44 F in walk-in cooler. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer, re temp: cooked quinoa 38 F, sliced ham 42 F. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 pans of cooked beef burger patties to be served for HSP kids temped 124 F hot holding in hot box. Per chef, all patties hot holds about 30 minutes. Chef reheats all beef patties in oven at time of inspection, re temp: 172 F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For sushi and undercooked burger offers for adult employees. Operator post at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/27/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed whole tomatoes stored over washed and cut leafy green in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe/faucet/or handle. Faucet dripping water in three compartment sink.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked vegetables 118 F stored in hot box at kitchen. Operator reheated in steamer at time of inspection. Re temped: 200F. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).