Laurel, Sarasota County

WATERFRONTOO

2205 N TAMIAMI TRL, Laurel, FL 34275

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
3 High Priority
Apr 8, 2026
City
Laurel
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

41-07-4

Detail 24501668

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of One a day pills above 2 compartment sink in storage area. The cook moved the pills into office. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24501671

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef over ready to eat ribs in reach-in cooler under cook line. The cook moved the ready to eat ribs above the raw products in reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24501670

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw lamb (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork chops (47F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler on cook line. The cook placed the raw lamb and raw pork chops on ice. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24501666

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in weigh station being used as a dump sink. Educated operator in proper usage of handwashing sink only for handwashing. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 24501663

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed grilled onions and soups not date marked in walk-in cooler.

14-74-7

Detail 24501673

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler on cook line ambient temperature 46F.

13-07-4

Detail 24501665

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

14-11-5

Detail 24501669

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in on cook line gasket torn.

14-72-4

Detail 24501664

Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping on cook line.

10-08-5

Detail 24501675

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-20-4

Detail 24501674

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 24501667

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of sugar.

22-08-4

Detail 24501672

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 12

14-31-5

Detail 23587279

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with corn bread muffins.

08A-20-5

Detail 23587270

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over whole muscle beef in the stand up reach in cooler on the cook line. The raw foods were properly stored. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 23587280

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves touch clothing then handle cooked pork to put on the grill without changing gloves. Educated the employee on proper glove procedures. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 23587275

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging near liquor bottles behind the bar. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 23587272

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the two compartment sink in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

31B-05-4

Detail 23587269

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in the dish area. The operator replaced the batteries for the dispenser. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23587277

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23587276

Basic - Accumulation of a black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

12B-07-4

Detail 23587273

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a rack above clean equipment in the dish area. The operator properly stored the beverage. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23587274

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on the cook line.

25-06-4

Detail 23587278

Basic - Plastic cup lids not stored inverted or protected from contamination near the soda machine. The operator properly stored the lids. Corrected On-Site

08B-54-4

Detail 23587271

Basic - Uncovered ice stored near sink exposed to splash at the server station.

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 10

12A-28-4

Detail 23138408

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee touch their hat then handle raw shrimp.

03A-02-5

Detail 23138416

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (50F - Cold Holding) on the front line in the kitchen. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods were pulled from the walk in approximately 1 hour prior. The operator placed the above foods in ice. Corrective Action Taken

12A-03-4

Detail 23138415

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the two-compartment sink in the kitchen. The employee rewashed hands in a hand sink. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23138412

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee rinsing off dressing bottles in the handwashing sink at the server station.

31B-03-4

Detail 23138409

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar.

53B-13-5

Detail 23138413

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

23-24-4

Detail 23138414

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the two door reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris.

06-09-1

Detail 23138410

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 thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the tuna. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23138407

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the fan guards in the bar walk in cooler soiled with an accumulation of dust.

33-16-4

Detail 23138411

Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 13

09-01-4

Detail 22735613

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee handle a lemon with bare hands and place on the lemon on a glass of water. The employee discarded the lemon. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22735612

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter packets in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22735605

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 22735615

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves handle raw chicken then cover vegetables with plastic wrap without changing gloves.

14-14-4

Detail 22735603

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a non-food grade brush used for butter in the prep area.

02C-02-5

Detail 22735609

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety foods prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in the walk in cooler.

12B-07-4

Detail 22735607

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the employee beverages. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22735604

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaging in food preparation wearing a watch and bracelet. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22735608

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in the prep area. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22735610

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stacked on top of each other without properly air drying.

08B-38-4

Detail 22735606

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of seafood on the floor in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22735611

Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22735614

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in 94F standing water in the kitchen. The operator removed the utensils from the standing water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-14-5

Detail 22430143

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw pork stored over cooked rice in the walk in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat clam chowder in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the above raw products. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22430150

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray cans of paint stored over bags of flour in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the flour. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22430141

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at threaded faucet outside the rear exit.

41-27-4

Detail 22430146

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22430147

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22430148

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used as a scoop for croutons in the wait station area. The operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22430145

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in the storage area.

13-03-4

Detail 22430140

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 22430149

Basic - Employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

08B-38-4

Detail 22430144

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of flour and panko breading stored on the floor in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the above foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22430142

Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22430151

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 90F standing water near the reach in freezer. The operator removed the utensils from the water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

41-05-4

Detail 22075380

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment in dry storage area above desk. Observed operator remove pesticide. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22075377

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork, chicken, beef and shell eggs over cheese, butter, soup and cooked onions in Walk-in cooler

41-10-4

Detail 22075379

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cans of spray paint and pesticides on shelf above desk in dry storage while container of croutons when on desk under shelf. Observed operator remove croutons. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 22075373

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Email operator consumer advisory. Corrective Action Taken

13-03-4

Detail 22075374

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cooks line.

08B-38-4

Detail 22075375

Basic - Food stored on floor Walk-in freezer. Repeat 3-14-23 Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22075378

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 70F standing water at prep table on back cooks line.

24-18-4

Detail 22075376

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on shelf by dishwasher area.

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

06-09-1

Detail 22003255

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Operator cut slits in the packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed thawed tuna in the walk in cooler not removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Time Extended

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 21856617

High Priority - 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. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm for the dish machine. Operator replaced empty container of sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21856618

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned the can opener. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21856621

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at the wait station used as a dump sink. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21856623

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in the kitchen. Operator provided the hand sink with paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21856616

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

16-07-4

Detail 21856620

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed black mold like substance in sanitizer sink at the three compartment sink in the dish area. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21856619

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured in storage room near the dish area. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secure behind the bar. Repeat Violation Warning

06-09-1

Detail 21856613

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 thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Operator cut slits in the packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21856615

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings stored on rack above clean dishes in the dish area. Operator properly stored the employee belongings. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21856622

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed corned beef stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the corned beef. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21856614

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored hanging on oven door handle on the cook line. Operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 21001414

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over salad dressing in the walk in cooler. Operator placed raw shell eggs on the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21001409

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

51-11-4

Detail 21001410

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

13-03-4

Detail 21001412

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

24-08-4

Detail 21001411

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-17-5

Detail 21001413

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21001408

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning near the ware washing station. Repeat Violation

Nov 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

08A-04-5

Detail 20668007

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over sliced onions in Walk in Cooler. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20668005

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink for cleaning exterior of containers. Educated employee and operator on hand wash sink protocol.

22-20-5

Detail 20668013

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine in kitchen area with black like substance. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20668008

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee confirmed beverage with alcohol on back bar. Operator moved to employee storage area. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20668011

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in Walk in Cooler and reach in cooler torn. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 20668010

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in kitchen cracked and in disrepair.

10-20-4

Detail 20668009

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

21-04-4

Detail 20668012

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cutting board with wet towel underneath. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20668006

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods on cook line with grease build up.