WATERWAY GRILL/EMPLOYEE DINING
7007 SEA WORLD DR, Orlando FL 32821 · 407.351.3600
Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. black beans (50F - Cooling) operator states in walk-in overnight
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. macaroni and cheese (47-51F - Cooling); mestballs (47-51F - Cold Holding); roasted chicken (47-51F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (47-51F - Cold Holding) cooling in walkin in overnight
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Items in closed box rolling cart
Jun 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. macaroni and cheese (47-51F - Cooling); mestballs (47-51F - Cooling); roasted chicken (47-51F - Cooling); mashed potatoes (47-51F - Cooling)
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. macaroni and cheese (47-51F - Cooling); mestballs (47-51F - Cold Holding); roasted chicken (47-51F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (47-51F - Cold Holding) cooling in walkin in overnight
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Items in closed box rolling cart
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen near dish
Ceiling tile missing. Above ice machine in cafeteria
Food stored on floor. Case of oil, sack of beans in dry storage
Hole in or other damage to wall.under ice machine in cafeteria
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bbq sauce leaking on #10 can rack
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Outside walk-in cooler.; sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (49F - Cold Holding); butter (50-51F - Cold Holding); pico (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cotija cheese (50F - Cold Holding)
Equipment in poor repair. Outside walk-in ambient temperature 49F
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk-in cooler at walk in freezer door
May 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Outside walk-in cooler.; sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (49F - Cold Holding); butter (50-51F - Cold Holding); pico (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cotija cheese (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (46-51F - Cold Holding) on prep line. In unit,Ed's then four hours. Operator placed on ice Outside walk-in cooler.; sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (49F - Cold Holding); butter (50-51F - Cold Holding); pico (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cotija cheese (50F - Cold Holding) all items in unit overnight
Equipment in poor repair. Outside walk-in ambient temperature 49°F
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk-in cooler at walk in freezer door
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chicken in walk-in 79° cooling 3.5 hours. Operator will reheat
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Placed in closed box in walk-in
No soap provided at handwash sink. At ice machine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Jul 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. black beans (50F - Cooling) operator states in walk-in overnight
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. black beans (50F - Cooling) turkey legs (70F - Cold Holding)-sitting out on rack next to oven, operator could not determine how long it was out. garlic in oil (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cilantro cream (45F - Cold Holding)in walk-in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. black beans (126F - Hot Holding)operator states in unit less than 4 hours, will reheat to 165F
Equipment in poor repair. Sanitizer dispenser at triple sink not working
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. At compressor
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 400+++, retested at proper 400ppm. Dispenser not working, dishwasher added it manually
Jul 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. black beans (50F - Cooling) operator states in walk-in overnight
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. black beans (50F - Cooling) turkey legs (70F - Cold Holding)-sitting out on rack next to oven, operator could not determine how long it was out. garlic in oil (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cilantro cream (45F - Cold Holding)in walk-in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cilantro cream (45F - Cold Holding)x in walk-in cooler over night, ambient temperature 45°F in front near door. Operator discarded turkey legs (70F - Cold Holding)-sitting out on rack next to oven, operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. black beans (126F - Hot Holding)operator states in unit less than 4 hours, will reheat to 165°F
Equipment in poor repair. Sanitizer dispenser at triple sink not working
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. At compressor
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 400+++, retested at proper 400ppm. Dispenser not working, dishwasher added it manually
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