Beach House Waterfront Restaurant

200 Gulf Dr N, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
American
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Beach House Waterfront Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Beach House Waterfront Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, showing up two times.

Beach House Waterfront Restaurant's latest score of 82 sits above the Bradenton Beach average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a straw and bottle cap in handwashing sink in outside bar area. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on cutting board on cook line. Operator removed beverage and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs in the arugula salad mix in 4 drawer reach-in cooler on the cook line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
82
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice in warming unit at the end of the cook line at 112F. Operator stated rice had been in warming unit for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator removed rice to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of cleaner on shelf next to 2" full pans in back food preparation area. Operator removed cleaner and placed in chemical storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a pitcher of beer on floor in cooler on cook line. Operator moved beer to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in panko bread crumbs. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed gages on dish machine not working.
16-38-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the under side of soda dispenser near nozzles with soil and black mold like substance. Operator was in the process of cleaning area. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
61
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of whole grain mustard on dry storage shelf with a dent at the rim. Operator voluntarily discarded products. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium 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 quaternary sanitizer in dish machine not at proper ppm. Operator discontinued use and set up 3 compartment sink.
22-47-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over broccoli on cook line in reach-in cooler across from grill. Operator rearranged cooler and moved bacon to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.Observed ROP packaging on site without a HACCP plan.
03G-50-1
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 Rolain O, Kevin R, Andrew R, Patricia S with expired food handlers certification.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used to dispense rice. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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 mango salsa. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
47
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over frozen fries in tech in cooler on cooks line across from flat top grill. Operator moved fish to bottom of reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter at 57F. Operator stated that they use time for small amounts of compound butter and then discard.
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cooks line engaged in food prep without a hair restraint. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on equipment handle in server area. Operator removed tongs for washing and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid on recycling dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees bottled water on clean food prep table in salad area. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
64
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
86
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Manager replaced the sanitizer and primed the lines. New reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelves under the preparation table next to the cook line rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Chef removed the scoop and holder to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both hand washing sinks in the outside bar area missing signs.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several pans stored on the clean pan rack in the dishwasher area.
16-46-4
61
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
37
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beach House Waterfront Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beach House Waterfront Restaurant on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beach House Waterfront Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Beach House Waterfront Restaurant.

How does Beach House Waterfront Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bradenton Beach?

Beach House Waterfront Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton Beach average of 77.

Has Beach House Waterfront Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Beach House Waterfront Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Beach House Waterfront Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Beach House Waterfront Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beach House Waterfront Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.