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WATERBOYZ

380 N 9TH AVE, Pensacola FL 32502 · 850-433-2929

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2706296
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
APR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following in reach in cooler: HELD OVER 24HRS- steak 45F, rice 44F, cooked chicken 45F, raw chicken 44F.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upon inspection, observed single serve butter cups 72f in front counter area of establishment for undetermined amount of time per manager. Also observed cooked rice 46f in upright reach-in cooler for over 4 hours per manager. Manager discarded both items during inspection.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed single serve butter cups 72f in front counter area of establishment for undetermined amount of time per manager. Also observed cooked rice 46f in upright reach-in cooler for over 4 hours per manager. Manager discarded both items during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-03-5/Warning
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following in upright reach in cooler: HELD 24HRS- steak 44/45F, chicken 47F, gnocchi 47F.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in upright reach in cooler: HELD 24HRS- steak 44/45F, chicken 47F, gnocchi 47F. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Repeat Violation
Sep 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 13, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following in reach in cooler: HELD OVER 24HRS- steak 45F, rice 44F, cooked chicken 45F, raw chicken 44F.
High priority/01B-02-5/Return visit Sep 13, 2024 · During callback, observed the following in low boy reach in cooler: HELD OVER 24 HRS shrimp 48F and cooked chicken 45/48/56F. Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in reach in cooler: HELD OVER 24HRS- steak 45F, rice 44F, cooked chicken 45F, raw chicken 44F. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 13, 2024 · During callback, observed the following in reach in cooler: steak 41F, rice 42F, raw chicken not available, cooked chicken 41F, cooked chicken 45/48/56F (held over 24hrs), shrimp 48F (held over 24hrs). Time Extended
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following in reach in cooler: HELD OVER 24HRS- steak 45F, rice 44F, cooked chicken 45F, raw chicken 44F.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in reach in cooler: HELD OVER 24HRS- steak 45F, rice 44F, cooked chicken 45F, raw chicken 44F. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over diced bell peppers and rice in reach in cooler. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date marking on heavy cream opened over 24hrs.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under 3 compartment sink dripping onto floor. Also, hand washing sink faucet dripping.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler under make bar.
Basic/29-49-6

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.