BEACH HOUSE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT
200 GULF DR N, Bradenton Beach FL 34217 · 941-779-2222
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice in warming unit at the end of the cook line at 112F. Operator stated rice had been in warming unit for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator removed rice to reheat to 165F.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 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. Observed their dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator had ecolab come out and fix it to 100ppm chlorine.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed a container of raw bacon stored over unprepared onions in a reach in cooler. Operator moved the bacon.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line and server line: Butter (87F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding). Operator didn't know how long the butter had been out for and disposed it on their own, operator stated the tomatoes were out for approximately 2hrs and placed them in a cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored above their clean dishes. Operator removed the items.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign for their back prep hand sink. Operator hung one up.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not properly stored and observed to go boxes not inverted in the kitchen and bar. Operator stored the filters and inverted the boxes.
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a straw and bottle cap in handwashing sink in outside bar area. Operator removed item.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on cutting board on cook line. Operator removed beverage and sanitized the area.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs in the arugula salad mix in 4 drawer reach-in cooler on the cook line. Operator removed tongs.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice in warming unit at the end of the cook line at 112F. Operator stated rice had been in warming unit for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator removed rice to reheat to 165F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of cleaner on shelf next to 2" full pans in back food preparation area. Operator removed cleaner and placed in chemical storage area.
Food stored on floor. Observed a pitcher of beer on floor in cooler on cook line. Operator moved beer to shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in panko bread crumbs. Operator removed scoop.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed gages on dish machine not working.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the under side of soda dispenser near nozzles with soil and black mold like substance. Operator was in the process of cleaning area.
Apr 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of whole grain mustard on dry storage shelf with a dent at the rim. Operator voluntarily discarded products.
Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed quaternary sanitizer in dish machine not at proper ppm. Operator discontinued use and set up 3 compartment sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over broccoli on cook line in reach-in cooler across from grill. Operator rearranged cooler and moved bacon to the bottom.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.Observed ROP packaging on site without a HACCP plan.
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. Observed Rolain O, Kevin R, Andrew R, Patricia S with expired food handlers certification.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used to dispense rice. Operator removed containers.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop in mango salsa. Operator removed scoop.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over frozen fries in tech in cooler on cooks line across from flat top grill. Operator moved fish to bottom of reach in cooler.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter at 57F. Operator stated that they use time for small amounts of compound butter and then discard.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees bottled water on clean food prep table in salad area. Operator removed beverage.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cooks line engaged in food prep without a hair restraint. Employee put on hat.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on equipment handle in server area. Operator removed tongs for washing and sanitizing.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid on recycling dumpster.
Apr 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on prep tables and above food all throughout the establishment. Operator disposed of the drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on and above food all throughout the establishment. Operator removed the items.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer.
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Observed dish machine at 0ppm chlorine and 155F temp. Operator called Ecolab.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the right side make table above the fill line: Sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Butter (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator placed items in the reach in cooler compartment. Observed on the left side salad make table: Chopped lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed the items in a reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the left side cook line hand wash sink with dishes inside. Operator removed the dishes.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle containing chemicals in the inside bar. Operator labeled the bottle. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on prep tables and above food all throughout the establishment. Operator disposed of the drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on and above food all throughout the establishment. Operator removed the items.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops with handles touching food products in multiple containers in the bakery. Operator had the scoops removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing hand wash sign for the inside bar hand wash sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Manager replaced the sanitizer and primed the lines. New reading 100ppm chlorine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Shelves under the preparation table next to the cook line rusted.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Chef removed the scoop and holder to be sanitized.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both hand washing sinks in the outside bar area missing signs.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several pans stored on the clean pan rack in the dishwasher area.
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.