Anna Maria, Manatee County

WATERFRONT RESTAURANT

111 SOUTH BAY BLVD, Anna Maria, FL 34216

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
7 Basic
Dec 19, 2025
City
Anna Maria
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 19, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

36-34-5

Detail 24264583

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent in employee bathroom with dust. Observed ceiling vent above cook line with dust and mold like spots.

12B-02-4

Detail 24264579

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed drink on food preparation table in back food preparation area in front of ovens and slicer. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 24264580

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation at back food preparation table in front of oven and slicer. Employee put on beard guard. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24264585

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in prepping chicken at back food preparation table in front of oven and slicer. Employee put on a hair net. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24264581

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed wire shelf in dish washer in dishwasher area with rust. Observed excess grease below hood filters.

31B-04-4

Detail 24264584

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator placed new sign at bar hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 24264582

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in bottom of 3 door reach-in cooler/ make station and in the bottom of 2 door reach-in cooler/ make station both on the cook line across from ovens and burners. Operator cleaned up standing water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 24245698

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach-in cooler drawers on cook line fish over sliced turkey. Operator moved fish below turkey. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24245700

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink on cook line with dishes in it. Operator removed dishes. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 24245701

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in both reach-in coolers/ make stations on the cook line. Operator had employee clean up the standing water. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 24245699

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket on the floor on the cook line. Operator moved sanitizer bucket off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

01C-05-4

Detail 23960567

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed shell fish tags not in chronological order.

01C-03-4

Detail 23960565

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed shell fish tags without last day marked.

10-20-4

Detail 23960566

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on equipment handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23960564

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelf to the right of walk-in door with rust.

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-34-4

Detail 23629047

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb with out a vacuum breaker.

33-11-4

Detail 23629046

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug on dumpster.

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 23081719

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on cook line across from flat top grill in reach in cooler. Pimento cheese (80F - Cold Holding); Garlic aioli (80F - Cold Holding); Balsamic aioli (80F - Cold Holding); Key lime pie (67F - Cold Holding) operator stated cooler was having problems. Operator voluntarily discarded items. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23081720

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line across from flat top grill in reach in cooler Pimento cheese (80F - Cold Holding); Garlic aioli (80F - Cold Holding); Balsamic aioli (80F - Cold Holding); Key lime pie (67F - Cold Holding) operator stated cooler was having problems. Operator voluntarily discarded items. Warning

10-06-5

Detail 23081718

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop in diced tomatoes. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-38-4

Detail 23081721

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor on cook line. Operator removed bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22734013

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat rice in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the rice. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22734018

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand wash sink used to dump ice.

53B-14-5

Detail 22734016

Intermediate - 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. Observed expired: Julian L, and Noel B

41-17-4

Detail 22734015

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle containing chemicals in the employee restrooms. Operator labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22734017

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.

36-34-5

Detail 22734014

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a ceiling vent above the clean dishes rack with dust build up and observed multiple ceiling vents with black build up above the waiters prep area.

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22438293

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener bland soiled. Manager removed the can opener to be cleaned. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 22438292

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Interior of the ice bin in the wait station area soiled.

14-11-5

Detail 22438294

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dry storage shelves in the dry storage area rusted.

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 22014688

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to fresh mint in the bar area. Manager removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 22014690

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna sashimi and cold smoked salmon not identified as raw/undercooked items on the menu. Establishment prints there menus on site. The manager printed new paper menus with a asterisk next to the consumer advisory and the salmon and the tuna. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22014687

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

03G-54-1

Detail 22014692

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Establishment is use ROP for raw meats (no fish) then freezing for more then 48 hours.

06-01-5

Detail 22014691

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water. Manager placed shrimp under running water. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22014689

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

46-01-4

Detail 22014686

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Marked exit door next to the expo line block by a chest freezer.

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 21660093

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed beef above the liquid egg whites in reach in freezer by the ice machine on outside at the back of the kitchen. Operator placed the beef underneath the liquid egg whites. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21660092

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed calamari stored over cheese in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator placed the calamari on bottom shelf.

36-34-5

Detail 21660091

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed over prep area on the cook line, and prep area on baking station.

14-09-4

Detail 21660094

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on reach in cooler at wait station.

14-11-5

Detail 21660089

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hood filters soiled on the cook line.

36-01-4

Detail 21660090

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed underneath the equipment throughout the kitchen.

Jun 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

12A-25-4

Detail 21119652

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched there face then clean utensils without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.

22-02-4

Detail 21119653

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled.

23-03-4

Detail 21119651

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food cart on the cook line soiled.

29-49-6

Detail 21119650

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line.

Jan 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 20822281

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 20822286

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated the operator of date marking.

22-02-4

Detail 20822280

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris/residue build up. Observed at can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20822282

Basic - Accumulation of residue build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 20822283

Basic - 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. Observed fish at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed from vacuum packaging. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20822284

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at steam table.

51-13-4

Detail 20822285

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator able to provide a choking sign by the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site