Waterfrontoo
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
35
Score
Waterfrontoo appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. Waterfrontoo was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to nine violations before.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Waterfrontoo's latest score of 35 falls below the Nokomis average of 74. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of One a day pills above 2 compartment sink in storage area. The cook moved the pills into office. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef over ready to eat ribs in reach-in cooler under cook line. The cook moved the ready to eat ribs above the raw products in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw lamb (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork chops (47F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler on cook line. The cook placed the raw lamb and raw pork chops on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in weigh station being used as a dump sink. Educated operator in proper usage of handwashing sink only for handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed grilled onions and soups not date marked in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping on cook line.
14-72-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
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. Observed stand up reach-in cooler on cook line ambient temperature 46F.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in on cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
35
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 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 an employee touch their hat then handle raw shrimp.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (50F - Cold Holding) on the front line in the kitchen. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods were pulled from the walk in approximately 1 hour prior. The operator placed the above foods in ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the two-compartment sink in the kitchen. The employee rewashed hands in a hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee rinsing off dressing bottles in the handwashing sink at the server station.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the two door reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the tuna. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the fan guards in the bar walk in cooler soiled with an accumulation of dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
41
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
32
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at threaded faucet outside the rear exit.
29-34-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw pork stored over cooked rice in the walk in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat clam chowder in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the above raw products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray cans of paint stored over bags of flour in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the flour. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used as a scoop for croutons in the wait station area. The operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in the storage area.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of flour and panko breading stored on the floor in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the above foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 90F standing water near the reach in freezer. The operator removed the utensils from the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
35
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Operator cut slits in the packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed thawed tuna in the walk in cooler not removed from reduced oxygen packaging. **Time Extended**
06-09-1
95
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 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. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm for the dish machine. Operator replaced empty container of sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned the can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at the wait station used as a dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in the kitchen. Operator provided the hand sink with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed black mold like substance in sanitizer sink at the three compartment sink in the dish area. **Warning**
16-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured in storage room near the dish area. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secure behind the bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Operator cut slits in the packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings stored on rack above clean dishes in the dish area. Operator properly stored the employee belongings. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed corned beef stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the corned beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored hanging on oven door handle on the cook line. Operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waterfrontoo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waterfrontoo on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waterfrontoo?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waterfrontoo.
How does Waterfrontoo compare to other restaurants in Nokomis?
Waterfrontoo most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Nokomis average of 74.
Has Waterfrontoo's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Waterfrontoo have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Waterfrontoo means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Waterfrontoo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waterfrontoo is inspected around three times per year on average.
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