The Watering Hole

1000 Universal Studios Pz, Orlando, FL 32819

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, The Watering Hole has three inspections in the public record. The Watering Hole was last inspected on Apr 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The Watering Hole's latest score of 86 sits above the Orlando average of 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle on front line **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Clean bar strainers not stored inverted or in a protected manner by three comp sink **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Sep 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

May 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at dump,sink on front counter

29-34-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For cheese sauce

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 82F and they adjusted and then 103F **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Watering Hole last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Watering Hole on file is from Apr 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does The Watering Hole compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

The Watering Hole most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has The Watering Hole's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Watering Hole have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Watering Hole 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 The Watering Hole inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Watering Hole is inspected around two times per year on average.

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