WATERFRONT RESTAURANT & MARINA (THE)
2131 OLEANDER ST, Saint James City FL 33956 · 239-283-0592
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cole slaw (58F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler bar area. The Manager discarded the Cole Slaw.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near deep frier.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cole slaw (58F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler bar area. The Manager discarded the Cole Slaw.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across cook line gasket torn.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. The Chef removed open drink from prep table and steam table.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. The Chef removed scooper from container of flour.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of seafood breaded. The Chef labeled container during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The manager changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. The manager placed paper towels in paper towel dispenser.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The manager labeled spray bottle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in unisex restroom. The manager placed handwashing sign in restroom.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service inverted during inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by cutting board. The cutting board was removed during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in kitchen area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The chef removed drinks from reach-in cooler across from the cook line.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed owner Oyster Consumer Advisory.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The owner removed the drink from stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
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.