Water Colour Steak House and Grill
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Water Colour Steak House and Grill has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Water Colour Steak House and Grill's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish area.
12A-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White ice plate inside machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of mop sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in bar under all equipment. Floor in corner and beside ice machine in bar storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
67
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 3 Live, small flying insects found in bar area.
35A-02-7
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. All three chemical containers empty.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar soiled. Soiled nozzles soaking in water. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket in bar storage room not inverted. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. All three chemical bottles empty in bar.
16-55-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repairs in progress on missing floor tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Spice area and line area.
14-20-4
52
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Back wall of bar storage room. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
86
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in bar area. 8 flies observed in bar area around soda drains. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
29-17-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bar storage room.
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Alley stand up. Item removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White discharge plate in bin. Bar storage area.
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Back wall of bar storage room. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back corner of bar storage area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under bar equipment.
36-73-4
58
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in bar area. Three flies observed in bar area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar and soda gun holders soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 7 tags no last date used mark.
01C-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front kitchen area. Bar floor soiled with
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Back kitchen area.
36-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sushi area.
31B-04-4
58
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-13-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Bar storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above breakfast reach in on line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cubes not covered in stand up freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry basket.
14-12-4
70
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dish area.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer guard. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on stand up reach in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Three breading bins. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Water Colour Steak House and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Water Colour Steak House and Grill on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Water Colour Steak House and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Water Colour Steak House and Grill.
How does Water Colour Steak House and Grill compare to other restaurants in Clearwater Beach?
Water Colour Steak House and Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater Beach average of 76.
Has Water Colour Steak House and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Water Colour Steak House and Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Water Colour Steak House and Grill 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 Water Colour Steak House and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Water Colour Steak House and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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