STONEWATER GRILL
4422 LAND O LAKES BLVD, Land O' Lakes FL 34639 · 813-996-7777
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 20 live flies in the bar area bar is indoor/out door with air curtains landing on liquor bottles in indoor bar. 2 live flies in the kitchen area. Not landing on food
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on prep table
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels and soap at hand wash sink in bar. Operator refilled them
May 12, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in kitchen area, landed on salad plate. Stop sale the salad
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above pickle in walk in cooler, operator removed the eggs to bottom shelf
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Contaminated by live fly, stope sale issued
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. plant soup (128F - Hot Holding); cooked broccoli (109F - Hot Holding); in kitchen, operator reheat Plant soup to 178F; broccoli to 167
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on prep table
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels and soap at hand wash sink in bar. Operator refilled them
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitation spray bottle not labeled in bar, operator labeled it correctly
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no beard guard while engaging food preparation
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cooked touched raw steak no hand wash changed glove then touched clean utensil. Manager asked him washed hand properly
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test kit for dish machine; only provided quaternary test strips for triple sink and sanitation bucket
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. Operator refilled it
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting board on prep table grooved and not cleanable anymore. Operator discarded some of them
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of dish machine. Operator removed it.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees no hair restraint while engaged food preparation, operator asked them to put hair net on
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Bowl in feta cheese container without handle. Operator removed it.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior grasses buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster in bar are soiled with bold like substance buildup. Operator removed it and clean it properly then put it back
Stored food not covered. Red sauce bucket in walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered it
Jun 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Rusted can of peppadew. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in prep area. raw chicken (46F); cut tomatoes (46F) Operator placed items in walk in freezer. Re-checked temp after 30 minutes, chicken 43F, tomatoes 42F.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for Quat sanitizer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 unlabeled spray bottles in kitchen. Operator placed labels
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bulk sugar. Operator removed bowl.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on flip top cooler doors ar cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic tubs on clean dish shelf. Operator separated to dry.
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 touching food in bulk cornstarch. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of food debris on soda fountain in wait station. Dust buildup on ice machine fan screens.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at bar, x2
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over cooked pasta in reach in cooler in pantry area. Employee moved raw salmon.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened heavy whipping cream no date mark. Employee dated cream.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled last used this am and cleaned after.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw ahi tuna nachos on menu not marked employee marked menus during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed drinks.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of duke ovens have build up of burnt on food debris.
Aug 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 6, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 20 live flies in the bar area bar is indoor/out door with air curtains landing on liquor bottles in indoor bar. 2 live flies in the kitchen area. Not landing on food
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/.bar outside above air currents from indoor bar which is not identified with reach in coolers a hand washing sink a ice machine and two reach in coolers that are locked not in use one is used as a payment station. 2 storage containers metal outside with chemical storage single service items.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing 3 employees.
Jun 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cook veggie cooked after 6:00 pm did not cool from 135 f to 41 f within 6 hours 2lbs observed at 49 f in walk in cooler
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 20 live flies in the bar area bar is indoor/out door with air curtains landing on liquor bottles in indoor bar. 2 live flies in the kitchen area. Not landing on food
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cook veggie cooked after 6:00 pm did not cool from 135 f to 41 f within 6 hours 2lbs observed at 49 f in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in door cooler above stove top Cold holding: cheese 44 f raw beef 44 f blue cheese 44 f employee moved to reach in freezer 2nd temp all time/temperature control for safety food moved to 43 f. Ambient air temperature of cooler 41 f operator stated door was open for while.Walk in cooler Cold holding: cook potatoes 44 f cheese sauce 45 f wings cook 44 f beef chili 43 f cook rice 44 f employees began ice down the time/temperature control for safety food
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Above 200-400 ppm employee remade 200 ppm
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/.bar outside above air currents from indoor bar which is not identified with reach in coolers a hand washing sink a ice machine and two reach in coolers that are locked not in use one is used as a payment station. 2 storage containers metal outside with chemical storage single service items.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing 3 employees.
Mar 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef Pattie's over veggie patties and waffles, operator moved beef to bottom
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 2 door lift top on end of cook line -cream cheese mix (45F - Cold Holding); Alfredo (47F - Cold Holding); red sauce (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (47F - Cold Holding); all moved freezer. Red sauce 41F, Alfredo 43F, blue Cheese 39 F. In reach in cooler across from grill - shrimp (44F - Cold Holding)operator discarded Temperatures were taken at 11 am this morning. Corrective Action TakenWarning**
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Prep cook came in from outside with herbs, began to wash hands in prep sink. Manager discussed proper hand wash sink with cook.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler on cook line
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/. Plans are from 5/2022. Dry goods room Is now prep room, has 2 prep tables 3 door vertical cooler, fish being cut, produce prep, no hand wash sink in room. Plans show mop sink in room but it is being use for prep sink. Operator states they also dump mop water in it.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook drinking from open styrofoam cup on cook line, discussed with manager on duty.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 87 F
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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