Waterhole (The)

3503 Bell Shoals Rd, Valrico, FL 335946142

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Waterhole (The) has seven inspections in the public record. On Jan 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Among Valrico restaurants, the typical score is 81; Waterhole (The) is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of soda gun at bar, buildup of slimy substance.

22-02-4

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed green hose a mop sink with no vacuum breaker **Warning**

29-34-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer stored on shelf with bigger buns **Warning**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area **Warning**

31B-02-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table **Warning**

21-12-4

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waterhole (The) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waterhole (The) on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Waterhole (The) compare to other restaurants in Valrico?

Waterhole (The) most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Valrico average of 81.

Has Waterhole (The)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waterhole (The) have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waterhole (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 Waterhole (The) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waterhole (The) is inspected around two times per year on average.

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