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WINDWARD BAR & GRILLE

282 WINDWARD PASSAGE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33767

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3723514
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13762007
DBPR license6216588

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority4 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

Intermediate 4

#2Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – 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

#3Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle north end of bar. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils and frozen raw chicken stored in hand sink. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 1

#1Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing frozen raw chicken at room temperature. Item moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 10:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.