WATERFRONT RESTAURANT
111 SOUTH BAY BLVD · ANNA MARIA · Manatee County · FL 34216
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in their back prep area: Butter (87F – Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out overnight. Operator willingly disposed of them.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their back prep area: Butter (87F – Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out overnight. Operator willingly disposed of them. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their steam table: Sauce (106F – Hot Holding) Operator stated it was reheated approximately 1hr ago. Operator placed it back on the stove to reheat again. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 4
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cook line cutting boards grooved.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items improperly stored throughout the establishment. Operator stored them properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing signs for their warewashing and bar hand sinks. Operator placed new signs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed multiple cutting boards with wet wiping cloths under them. Reviewed the proper procedure with the operator.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 29, 2026 11:21 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 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.