THE WATERFRONT
4201 S ORANGE AVE, Orlando FL 32806
Last inspected Aug 12, 2024 · 6 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
NOV 23
MAR 24
JUL 24
AUG 24
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burgers over raw shrimp in cooler at cook line
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021005276 | Jan 7, 2021 | Jun 9, 2021 | $400 |
| 4--2019057961 | Sep 25, 2019 | Dec 17, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Facility is licensed for 75 seats. Facility has a total of 128 seats inside and outside. Facility has a septic tank. Seating evaluation form provided Owner has form 7/31 started but not completed at this time.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burgers over raw shrimp in cooler at cook line
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Smoked fish dips from 8/4/24
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at front counter has ice in basin
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink by ice machine. Facility handle for hot water just turns and doesn't turn water on
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. Yellowfin cube tuna packaged unfrozen in walk in cooler on push cart
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soda gun at bar
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust shelves in walk in cooler at front door
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Cook cutting tomatoes with no gloves. Corrective action taken
Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Facility is licensed for 75 seats. Facility has 118 total seats inside and outside. Facility has a septic tank. Provided seating evaluation form
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Portion cooked brisket on top of raw fish in same container
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. House made smoked salmon dip made on 7/23/24 - 4 quarts Brisket for French dips made on 7/21 1 lb Tomatoes relish made on 7/24 - 1 quart Roasted garlic mayo made on 7/18 - 8 quarts
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. House made smoked salmon dip made on 7/23/24 - 4 quarts Brisket for French dips made on 7/21 1 lb Tomatoes relish made on 7/24 - 1 quart Roasted garlic mayo made on 7/18 - 8 quarts
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at soda fountain
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by boxes of glasses in ice machine room
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in ice machine room
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water doesn't turn on at hand sink in ice machine area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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. Fish thawed in sealed package in cooler at cook line and in walk in cooler on rolling rack
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at door back kitchen exit and door in dining room to outside seating
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Broken light shield on light by 3 compartment sink
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at dish washer area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at cook line across from fryers
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelf by front entrance
May 28, 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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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Bottom of canine at side server drink area is missing. Bottom opens up to underneath the building.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in black chest freezer at server area across from toaster oven
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line and in serving area
Mar 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Fresh garlic butter made on site date marked 3/15/24, never frozen.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fresh garlic butter made on site date marked 3/15/24, never frozen.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels at bar hand sink
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off due to faucet leaking
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. Red fish in walk in cooler
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Bottom of canine at side server drink area is missing. Bottom opens up to underneath the building.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in black chest freezer at server area across from toaster oven
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line and in serving area
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Broken light shield on light in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Debris in small reach in freezer in kitchen by 3 bay sink
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Facility is cooking/smoking pork. Cooling pork to 41f degrees and then ROP product to place in freezer. Package pulled from freezer when needed. Cooked ROP pork in walk in cooler with date mark of 3/13/24. Facility has no HACCP plan and has not applied for a variance at time Packaging raw burgers ROP and placing in walk in cooler. Holding over 48 hours
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at hand sink in server area. Hot water has been turned off
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour compare in kitchen
Dec 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Server/bartender
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven/oven at server area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Fan covers in walk in cooler at cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at cook line across from fryers
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler by cook line
Nov 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cod, Grouper, Shrimp, Chicken, Beer Batter, Buttermilk, Chicken- all product 50-54f in fish cooler at cook line. Per Chef all products in cooler over night
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cod, Grouper, Shrimp, Chicken, Beer Batter, Buttermilk, Chicken- all product 50-54f in fish cooler at cook line. Per Chef all products in cooler over night
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink by ice machine And no paper towels at bar
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running hot water fro hand sink (water turned off due to faucet/pipe leaking) at server area and hand sink at cook line by dish machine ( hot water handle stripped and will not turn on)
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Server/bartender
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above electrical box at cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in all chest freezers
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven/oven at server area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Fan covers in walk in cooler at cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at cook line across from fryers
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler by cook line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cook line
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.