Boathouse Landing (The)
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Boathouse Landing (The) 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Among Valparaiso restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Line grill cooler - mahi 49/50, beef 49, steak 45F per KM and staff less than 4 hrs. All iced durning the inspection to facilitate rapid cooling . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
86
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer - Open ( tray) Coconut Chicken over beef Chicken moved during the inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top level Walk in cooler- salad mix 45, pasta 47, stuffed grouper 46/47, Butter 45/46, cooked rice 47F ( per KM less than1 hr. WIC door left open during morning prep. ) Adjoining WIF door opened during the inspection to facilitate rapid cooling Re check during the inspection Butter 44, rice 44/45, stuffed grouper 39/40F , salad mix 40F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in down stairs chest reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen coconut shrimp located in the walk in cooler Covered during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
67
Jun 14, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Line fry station make bar - crawfish 51, Scallops 52 /53, shredded lettuce 54, breaded shrimp 51, coconut chicken 51F - see stop sale // less than 4 hrs. shrimp 44/ 45, fish 48, flounder 45, gator bites 57F ( Iced for rapid cooling during the inspection. Walk in cooler - cooked chicken 45F per manager less than 1 hr. ( located on speed rack that was removed from walk in cooler during delivery) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Line fry station make bar - crawfish 51, Scallops 52 /53, shredded lettuce 54, breaded shrimp 51, coconut chicken 51F From this AM greater than 4 hrs. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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. Fry station make bar not keeping TCS food 41F or below
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grill station make bar.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in down stairs chest reach-in freezer. Heavy Ice build up observed
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Line fry station make bar
29-49-6
61
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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: - tested to 0ppm. Kitchen Manager checked container and it was empty. Had dish washer change container. Ran dish machine several times. Retested to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine: - kitchen manager believed the dish machine was both a temperature and a chemical sanitizer. However, the gauge on the dish machine was not moving to indicate the change in the rinse temperature. Inspector used a thermapen to test the temperature and the water was 156.2° F. Gauge was reading 120° F. Booster for machine reads 165° F on the indicator.
16-38-5
82
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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. 0 ppm chlorine Container empty / changed 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Drink ice contained in front wait drink station ice bin observed in direct contact with mold like substance.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo glass door upright cooler- Tuna dip 47/48F less than 1 hr. Walk in cooler speed rack - Shucked Oysters 46F less than 4 hrs. ( operator discarded without direction from inspector ) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front wait drink station Blocked by waste can
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the wait station drink ice bin. Cold lines Mold like substance in direct contact with drink ice. See stop sale Ice discarded and interior and cold lined cleaned and sanitized by manager during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dish machine observed soiled
16-21-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with green mold like substance. Bottom storage chest freezer lid.
23-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches observed on floor of down stairs storage area. Dead roaches removed and area cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boathouse Landing (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boathouse Landing (The) on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boathouse Landing (The)?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Boathouse Landing (The).
How does Boathouse Landing (The) compare to other restaurants in Valparaiso?
Boathouse Landing (The) most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Valparaiso average of 98.
Has Boathouse Landing (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boathouse Landing (The) have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Boathouse Landing (The) 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 Boathouse Landing (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boathouse Landing (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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