WATER’S EDGE
7022 SW HWY 358, Steinhatchee FL 32359
Last inspected Oct 31, 2025 · 4 visits since January 2025
□ 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.
JAN 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 34 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Oct 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025. MFDV is open and operating during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Inside reach-in cooler: Four packages of fish thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The fish is completely thawed. Package does have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by trash can and large containers of oil. Manager unblocked the sink during this inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored down inside handwash sink. Manager removed the bucket from the sink during this inspection.
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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. Inside reach-in cooler: Four packages of fish thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The fish is completely thawed. Package does have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at refrigerated make-table has deep cut marks and is no longer smooth and cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Boxes containing tortillas and seasoning stored directly on floor. Manager removed both items from the floor during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on door of reach-in freezer soiled with mold-like substance.
Sep 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Ziplock bag containing raw beef stored on shelf directly above bag containing onion rings inside reach-in freezer in back of trailer. Manager moved raw food to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 20 reduced oxygen packages containing redfish thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The packaging is not slit or pierced. Redfish is fully thawed. Package does have a label indicating the redfish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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 proof of food manager training for manager, Tony H. Manager on-duty stated that Tony is still in-charge of the kitchen and MFDV. Tony was the manager in-charge during the last inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cookline stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink completely blocked by large pan and wiping cloth bucket. Manager unblocked handwashing sink during this inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training available for any employees.
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. 20 reduced oxygen packages containing redfish thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The packaging is not slit or pierced. Redfish is fully thawed. Package does have a label indicating the redfish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at cookline has deep cut marks and is no longer smooth and cleanable.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Manager provided a chlorine test kit for quaternary sanitizer. Manager stated he will order the correct test strips today.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill rusted.
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.