WATERFRONT CAFE
4900 MEMORIAL HWY, Tampa FL 33634 · 813-584-3500
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 15 visits since September 2023
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. A container of dressing made with cooked onion dated 10-25 to 11-25 stored in reach-in cooler more than 7 days.
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Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment are soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee disposed of water from a squeeze bottle in handwash sink located at front line service grill. Discussed with manager to use handwash sink only for hand washing.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment with cut marks.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water stored inside a squeeze bottle on front line grill not labeled. Manager disposed of water at time of inspection.
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple Cutting boards on front service line soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled squeeze bottle at front line cook flat top grill. Employee labeled bottle during time of inspection.
Mar 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over salad in reachin cooler on service line. Employee removed and placed in walkin cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork chops (134 - Hot Holding) in warmer on cookline adjacent to hand sink. Employee placed in oven to reheat, temped at 167F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal container stored in hand sink on service line. Employee removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor adjacent to walk-in cooler. Employee dry mopped floor.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer tested at 150ppm. Employee discarded, refilled, and retested at 200ppm
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour with no label. Employee labeled.
Dec 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. A container of dressing made with cooked onion.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. A container of dressing made with cooked onion dated 10-25 to 11-25 stored in reach-in cooler more than 7 days.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple pans of Cheese pizzas (59-65F - Cold Holding) stored on speedy rack at kitchen. Operator placed in oven to cook at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. A case of raviolis stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf at time of inspection.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at grill station of front service line.
May 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Water with debris built-up on the bottom of reach in cooler next to hot box that holding food to be served the kids at daycare. Black mold-like substance on wall beneath three compartment sink.
May 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 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 4 pans of shredded chicken to be served to children at Daycare. Shredded chicken tempted at 102-110F. Operator reheated to 170F at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Water with debris built-up on the bottom of reach in cooler next to hot box that holding food to be served the kids at daycare. Black mold-like substance on wall beneath three compartment sink.
Mar 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under three compartment sink in kitchen.
Feb 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. The cafe offers packaged sushi with raw fish from Omesaka. Operator provided proof at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of sliced ham 48 F in reach-in cooler at front service area. A container of cooked quinoa 44 F in walk-in cooler. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer, re temp: cooked quinoa 38 F, sliced ham 42 F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 pans of cooked beef burger patties to be served for HSP kids temped 124 F hot holding in hot box. Per chef, all patties hot holds about 30 minutes. Chef reheats all beef patties in oven at time of inspection, re temp: 172 F.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For sushi and undercooked burger offers for adult employees. Operator post at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting beets without washing them first in kitchen. Employee washed beets at time of inspection.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under three compartment sink in kitchen.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked vegetables 118 F stored in hot box at kitchen. Operator reheated in steamer at time of inspection. Re temped: 200F.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed whole tomatoes stored over washed and cut leafy green in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection.
Water leaking from pipe/faucet/or handle. Faucet dripping water in three compartment sink.
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