WINDWARD BAR & GRILLE
282 WINDWARD PASSAGE, Clearwater FL 33767 · 727-442-5900
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 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. Pie 58f, moved to walk in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Jay Hepp 7/5/2021
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle north end of bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils and frozen raw chicken stored in hand sink. Items moved.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked ribs in freezer not dated. Employee dated items.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing frozen raw chicken at room temperature. Item moved to walk in cooler.
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cryovac package states that frozen fish must be removed from package before thawing begins. 7 raw mahi thawed in opened cryovac package. Items discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tongs hanging on garbage can. Can opener blade soiled. Soiled soda nozzle in bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Frozen raw shrimp and container of sauce in hand sink. Items removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souflee cup used for portioning in the Parmesan cheese.
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.Cryovac package states that frozen fish must be removed from package before thawing begins. 7 raw mahi thawed in opened cryovac package. Items discarded.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on sing door reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Flour containers stored on floor in pizza area. Raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items in new shed need to be off the ground.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing frozen raw shrimp, raw chicken and frozen cooked rice at room temperature.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 pieces of mahi thawed and sealed in bag. To be discarded.
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. 5 pieces of mahi thawed and sealed in bag. To be discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to warmers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on work table.
Food stored on floor. Shell eggs and raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Case of lemons, container of sauerkraut and pickles on floor in outside cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken and shrimp sitting in water. No running Water. Fish spread and raw chicken sitting on table thawing at room temperature.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger containers on top of sliced tomatoes top of reach in cooler. Item moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pie 58f, moved to walk in cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked burger 102f, moved to walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice scoop stored in back hand sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in Parmesan cheese. Item removed.
Nov 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover.
Sep 9, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used for portioning in parm cheese.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover.
Sep 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. 0 ppm at bar washer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Draining cooked rice in hand sink. Rice removed.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked lasagna, cooked meatloaf.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled plastic plate.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used for portioning in parm cheese.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for portioning in bread crumbs.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. 2 cases of lettuce and bottles of water on floor in outside walk in cooler. Breadcrumb container on floor next to pizza oven.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small cooler cross from grill.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing burger at room temperature.
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 19, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed covered new outside freezers. Only walk in coolers and walk in freezers are allowed to store food outside.
Food stored outside. Outside reach in freezers observed on new concrete pad.
Aug 21, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed covered new outside freezers. Only walk in coolers and walk in freezers are allowed to store food outside.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored outside. Outside reach in freezers observed on new concrete pad.
Aug 18, 2023Administrative 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
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw grouper in same container as mussels. Items separated.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw burger 48f, raw chicken 47f, raw shrimp 46f, raw mahi 47f, sliced tomatoes 47f, single reach in cooler.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed covered new outside freezers. Only walk in coolers and walk in freezers are allowed to store food outside.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cooks line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souflee cup in parm cheese.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored outside. Outside reach in freezers observed on new concrete pad.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Mussels and raw grouper sitting in standing water.
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.