BACKWATERS N REDINGTON BEACH
17307 GULF BLVD UNIT A103, North Redington Beac FL 33708 · 727-954-0051
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly next to prep table at rear of kitchen, not landing on food contact surfaces 6 live flies next to floor drain behind bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023028394 | Apr 7, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2023008664 | Dec 8, 2022 | Mar 15, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Dish machine behind bar 0ppm, chemical bucket empty, manager replaced and primed system, 50ppm
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Seared tuna in walk in cooler thawed, not removed from vacuum sealed packaging, manager discarded
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Staff aprons draped over hand sink near dish machine, removed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar
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. Seared tuna in walk in cooler thawed, not removed from vacuum sealed packaging, manager discarded
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on cutting board on cook line, removed
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar, removed
Aug 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart with clean glassware in front of hand sink at dish machine
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test kit for wiping cloths
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand sink at rear of kitchen sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpacks on dry storage shelves, removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee shucking oysters in kitchen with no beard guard
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave over service window
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. bisque (113F - Cooling @ 3pm) walk in cooler. Prepared around 10:30am. Cooled in ice bath, then moved to walk in cooler.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. bisque (113F - Cooling @ 3pm) walk in cooler. Prepared around 10:30am. Cooled in ice bath, then moved to walk in cooler.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly next to prep table at rear of kitchen, not landing on food contact surfaces 6 live flies next to floor drain behind bar
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. melted butter (124F - Hot Holding) under heat lamp in kitchen, staff voluntarily discarded and replaced
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Shucked oysters in deli cooler with no tag
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart with clean glassware in front of hand sink at dish machine
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test kit for wiping cloths
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink behind bar
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser in dead battery on cook line
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Advisory was emailed to manager, printed and posted at host stand during inspection
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand sink at rear of kitchen sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to food prep
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpacks on dry storage shelves, removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee shucking oysters in kitchen with no beard guard
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handle
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave over service window
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies near floor drain behind bar 2 live flies in kitchen next to rear door No flies observed landing on food or food contact surfaces
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jun 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies near floor drain behind bar 2 live flies in kitchen next to rear door No flies observed landing on food or food contact surfaces
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Whine beer taps at bar
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris and trash on floor next to floor drains
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Large numbers exterior windows left open at bar with no screens installed
Jan 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. 0ppm, replaced chemical bucket, 50ppm
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies near beer taps 5 live flies near floor drain at end of bar
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. guacamole (51F - Cold Holding); pico (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding), moved to walk-in cooler
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on hot box in kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Large exterior windows propped open
Jan 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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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. 0ppm, replaced chemical bucket, 50ppm
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies near beer taps 5 live flies near floor drain at end of bar
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hanging under beer taps at bar
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. guacamole (51F - Cold Holding); pico (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding), moved to walk-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (113F - Hot Holding); chicken (110F - Hot Holding) in hot box, reheated on grill to minimum 165F. Recommend items be held on time as a public health control
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener blade soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar used as dump sink, strainer in sink, removed
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food on shelves in walk-in cooler, removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags over canned food on storage racks, removed
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on hot box in kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar, removed
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in rice, removed
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Large exterior windows propped open
Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Clean silverware unwrapped in open containers on patio tables, operator removed, discussed storage options with staff
Stored food not covered. Multiple items on racks in walk-in cooler, covered
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Whole pineapple over guacamole in walk-in cooler, order corrected
Aug 18, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate15 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on cook line 2 flies near mop sink 1 fly at bar area 1 fly near kitchen dish machine
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Y-valve added with no additional vacuum breaker
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine lid soiled
Accumulation of debris inside and exterior of warewashing machine in kitchen. Exterior of dish machine at bar soiled
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed rafters and air ducts over bar
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf next to clean lates on service line
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Male employee on cook line with bracelet on wrist
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on beer cooler at bar
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Over cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled. Accumulation of grease around cook line
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On storage shelves near dish machine
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Bar windows open. Swinging doors to kitchen do not seal
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. To go containers on soiled shelf above service line
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Accumulation of dust on a/c intake vents in walk-in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwashing area
Water draining onto floor surface. Dish machine at bar does not completely drain into grates
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 30 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority2 Intermediate20 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid kit stored over canned goods on dry storage shelf
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled trash then proceeded to handle in use equipment on cook line with no glove change or hand wash
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on cook line 2 flies near mop sink 1 fly at bar area 1 fly near kitchen dish machine
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hanging above clean glassware at entrance to bar
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw breaded chicken over churros in reach in freezer, order corrected
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (125F - Hot Holding) in warmer box, reheated on stove 71F. Recommended items in hot box be added to time as a public health control
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfectant spray bottle hanging on shelf above tortilla chips
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Y-valve added with no additional vacuum breaker
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine lid soiled
Accumulation of debris inside and exterior of warewashing machine in kitchen. Exterior of dish machine at bar soiled
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed rafters and air ducts over bar
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf next to clean lates on service line
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Male employee on cook line with bracelet on wrist
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on beer cooler at bar
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions in walk-in cooler
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Over cook line
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. At bar
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. scoop handle in steak seasoning bin. Bowl handle in black beans bin
No copy of latest inspection report available. GM emailed copy to on duty mgr
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled. Accumulation of grease around cook line
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On storage shelves near dish machine
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Bar windows open. Swinging doors to kitchen do not seal
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. To go containers on soiled shelf above service line
Stored food not covered. Rice not covered in bin next to mop sink
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Accumulation of dust on a/c intake vents in walk-in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwashing area
Water draining onto floor surface. Dish machine at bar does not completely drain into grates
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.