Water’S Edge
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
50
Score
Water’S Edge has been inspected four times since 2025. The most recent report on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Steinhatchee facility scores 88, putting Water’S Edge on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Inside reach-in cooler: Four packages of fish thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The fish is completely thawed. Package does have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025. MFDV is open and operating during this inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored down inside handwash sink. Manager removed the bucket from the sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by trash can and large containers of oil. Manager unblocked the sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at refrigerated make-table has deep cut marks and is no longer smooth and cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes containing tortillas and seasoning stored directly on floor. Manager removed both items from the floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on door of reach-in freezer soiled with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
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. Inside reach-in cooler: Four packages of fish thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The fish is completely thawed. Package does have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
50
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 20 reduced oxygen packages containing redfish thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The packaging is not slit or pierced. Redfish is fully thawed. Package does have a label indicating the redfish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Ziplock bag containing raw beef stored on shelf directly above bag containing onion rings inside reach-in freezer in back of trailer. Manager moved raw food to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training available for any employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of food manager training for manager, Tony H. Manager on-duty stated that Tony is still in-charge of the kitchen and MFDV. Tony was the manager in-charge during the last inspection.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cookline stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink completely blocked by large pan and wiping cloth bucket. Manager unblocked handwashing sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at cookline has deep cut marks and is no longer smooth and cleanable.
14-09-4
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. 20 reduced oxygen packages containing redfish thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The packaging is not slit or pierced. Redfish is fully thawed. Package does have a label indicating the redfish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.
06-09-1
39
Jan 15, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Manager provided a chlorine test kit for quaternary sanitizer. Manager stated he will order the correct test strips today.
16-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill rusted.
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Water’S Edge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Water’S Edge on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Water’S Edge?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Water’S Edge.
How does Water’S Edge compare to other restaurants in Steinhatchee?
Water’S Edge most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Steinhatchee average of 88.
Has Water’S Edge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Water’S Edge have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Water’S Edge 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.
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