BACKWATERS
1261 GULF BLVD 129 AND 130 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33767
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans (marinara/queso) in dry storage area, removed from inventory
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw comminuted beef over raw snapper in cooler Order corrected **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw snapper (45F – Cold Holding), placed on ice, redemption 39F **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
51-16-7Intermediate – 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/. No updated plan for outside storage. 2 reach in coolers and 2 reach in freezer are permanently covered with locked access. Ice machine and chest freezer missing cover due to hurricanes. Establishment was previously cited on 11/19/25 with a pending callback due on 1/19/26 **Repeat Violation**
Basic 13
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 dented cans (marinara/queso) in dry storage area, removed from inventory **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of canned goods in office area of kitchen
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and shirt on top of clean plates over cooler on cook line, removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in kitchen, relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. Two reach in coolers and 3 reach in freezers located outside on south side of restaurant, only protected from overhead Establishment was previously cited and warned on 11/19/25 with a pending callback due on 1/19/26 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Multiple hood filters removed for cleaning from above cook line
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored outdoor between uses. Staff removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-13-5Basic – In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled fans hanging from ceiling over cook line
08B-61-5Basic – Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in freezer located outside with exterior surface rust
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken observed thawing in standing water, removed and placed under cold running water **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:30 AM.
Violation category totals
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5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.