Watervue Grille
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Watervue Grille has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 14, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Watervue Grille's latest score of 100 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on floor under grill on the cooks line. **Admin Complaint** Priority: High Priority
35A-05-4
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ change of ownership restaurant hasn’t applied for new license. Establishment Open and operating to the public **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
High Priority - Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer tablets stored on shelf with food, employee moved items to the appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
41-10-4
Intermediate - Observed: Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed for manager. Manager posted on wall **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
02A-01-5
Basic - Observed: Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor next to co2 tanks. On cooks line. **Admin Complaint** Priority: Basic
35A-03-4
Basic - Observed: Open dumpster lid. **Warning** Priority: Basic
33-16-4
Basic - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Pork belly cooked vacuum sealed 1 day ago per operator. Chef added proper labels at time of inspection. Cook beef individually vacuum sealed 1 day ago not properly labeled employee added proper labels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
03G-53-1
50
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. French fries in Home Depot buckets walk In. Cooler
14-15-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach ontop of dish washing machine inside roach trap. 1 live roach inside the panko breading bin next to two compartment sink. 5 live roaches on the side of rice bin lid. 1 live inside the rice bin. 1 live roach on wall of the 2 comp sink 1 live roach by faucet of 2 comp sink 2 live roaches behind meat slicer by 2 compartment sink. 1 live underneath the can good shelf next.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Panko bin had 1 live roach inside. Rice bin had 1 live roach inside.
01B-03-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.main cooks line raw shrimp
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches inside roach trap on top of dish washing machine. 1 dead roach ontop of dish washing machine. 3 dead roaches on floor by panel box 2 dead roaches on trap on floor next to panel box area. 7 dead roaches under dish washing machine. 9 dead roaches underneath wheel of reach in cooler by wash 5 dead roaches underneath the soda boxes shelf. 14 dead roaches underneath the dry dish green shelf close to mop sink. 7 dead roaches underneath the meat slicer table by 2 comp sink and office. 8 dead underneath the can good shelf next to office. 9 dead roaches inside office on floor around computer and chair.
35A-03-4
58
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observation for one employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Still observed **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed multiple serv safe trainings with a Chicago brand. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Still observed **Time Extended**
53B-03-5
82
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
86
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over condiments in make station on hot line, operator moved them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.back hand sink by dish area, employee replaced.
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
67
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator will replace when truck comes in today. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - shelves in bar with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and drains under equipment soild **Warning**
36-73-4
67
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Fresh roasted garlic in oil dated 08/10 Sizzling soy sauce(with cooked vegetables and other ingredients) dated 06/29 Homemade pizza sauce dated 08/11
01B-28-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Fresh roasted garlic in oil dated 08/10 Sizzling soy sauce(with cooked vegetables and other ingredients) dated 06/29 Homemade pizza sauce dated 08/11
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and beef over banana peppers and micro greens. Items relocated to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store plastic container. By soda machine. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee iced drink over prep table. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in coolers on the line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of potatoes by mop sink. Plastic bins of beef in walk in cooler. Items relocated to shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers on the line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, cooked potatoes in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Watervue Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Watervue Grille on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Watervue Grille?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Watervue Grille.
How does Watervue Grille compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Watervue Grille most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Watervue Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Watervue Grille have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Watervue Grille 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 Watervue Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Watervue Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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