Farlows on the Water
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
58
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Farlows on the Water stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Farlows on the Water's latest score of 58 falls below the Englewood average of 78. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler near the fryers. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed sliced ham not date marked when removed from the freezer. The operator voluntarily discarded the ham. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing a bracelet and watch. The employees removed the jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 75F standing water on the cook line. The operator removed the utensils and placed in the dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units.
05-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop for Bermuda Triangle seasoning. The operator removed the bowl from the seasoning. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Aug 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in reach in cooler at prep station, milk with out date marking milk. Observed Chef date marking milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tomato dicer put away clean, with some debris on blade. Observed Chef remove and take to dis to be re washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed Beer pitcher on storage rack not inverted upside down. Observed Chef inverting to upside down position. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on cart handle. Observed chef remove tongs and place into dish for washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cook line, in reach in coolers and freezers, soiled gaskets. Observed Chef cleaning gasket. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
70
Nov 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
90
Oct 30, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambros on drying shelf wet nesting. Observed Chef having employee separate and air dry correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed linguini in walk in cooling not covered. Observed Chef covering and keeping a corner vented **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
90
Aug 27, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Imperial Diced Red Peppers - 14.5 oz -Sysco- 6 cans dented on storage shelf. Observed operator remove and discard all 6 cans. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed House Stuffed Bleu Cheese Olives in reach in at bar at 57F. Observed operator throw away olives and called for repair. Repair company will be out in 20 minutes **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed CFM certification expired. Expired on 7/21/2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on boards on prep table line, far left looking out into dining room. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink by soup station being used as a dump sink. Observed an employee cleaning out sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line with grooves on them. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on bread basket station where parchment paper is stored for rolls. Observed tongs being removed and laid down on parchment paper for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in cooler in back prep station near produce walk in cooler, three containers (ie: cut apples)without protective cover on them. Observed prep personnel covering said items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops sitting in mop sink, not hung up or inverted to dry properly. Observed operator hanging mops up properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
45
Apr 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 cook wiping hands on cloths and apron. Educated cooks on proper handwashing and not touching apron or cloths while engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in kitchen area gasket torn.
14-11-5
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 panko. The chef removed scooper from container of panko. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-61-5
67
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
86
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed 2 copper mule cups with out liners inside leaving copper exposed to acidity. Observed Chef removing and throwing away said mugs **Corrected On-Site**
14-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed container of forks stored (in reach in cooler by employee cooler) not inverted with the handles up. Observed Chef removing forks and storing them properly after washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting board at reach in prep table next to double door reach in cooler
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed coco powder and toasted coconut on top if ice cream station right next to soap dispenser exposed to possible water splash or soap . Observed chef removing items and putting them in their proper place away from soap dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops in bar being stored behind liquor bottles, touching bottles. Observed Chef removing said scoops and having them washed, rinsed, and sanitized properly and put in proper location for storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
70
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melted butter temping at 110F hot holding. **Warning**
03B-15-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cold sandwich station not holding food cold. Ambient temperature 51F. Spoke with head chef. He called refrigerator repair, they are on way out. He had all food pulled and iced down. Observed: House made bleu cheese stuffed green olives not in brine (44F - Cold Holding); corned beef (45F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F); tuna salad (44F - Cold Holding); grits (44F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (51F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding); ambient (52F); **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Spoke with Head Chef about proper procedures. E mailed information. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Unable to provide proof. Spoke with Head Chef about proper procedures. E mailed information. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at a couple of hand washing sinks. Spoke with Head Chef. He called plumber for service. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine bins with some mold like substance on them. Spoke with head chef, he had server clean immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on table near hand washing station where there was portioned cups and sauces. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in dry storage area. Spoke with head chef on proper procedures. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed tea urn spouts with slime like substance on them. Spoke with head chef, he had servers empty and clean immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-13-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Farlows on the Water last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Farlows on the Water on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Farlows on the Water?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Farlows on the Water.
How does Farlows on the Water compare to other restaurants in Englewood?
Farlows on the Water most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Englewood average of 78.
Has Farlows on the Water's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Farlows on the Water have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Farlows on the Water means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Farlows on the Water inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Farlows on the Water is inspected around four times per year on average.
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