Waterway Grill/Employee Dining
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Waterway Grill/Employee Dining has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Waterway Grill/Employee Dining's latest score of 100 sits above the Orlando average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Outside walk-in cooler. ; sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (49F - Cold Holding); butter (50-51F - Cold Holding); pico (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cotija cheese (50F - Cold Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Outside walk-in ambient temperature 49F - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk-in cooler at walk in freezer door - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
78
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (46-51F - Cold Holding) on prep line. In unit,Ed's then four hours. Operator placed on ice Outside walk-in cooler. ; sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (49F - Cold Holding); butter (50-51F - Cold Holding); pico (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cotija cheese (50F - Cold Holding) all items in unit overnight **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Outside walk-in cooler. ; sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (49F - Cold Holding); butter (50-51F - Cold Holding); pico (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cotija cheese (50F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Outside walk-in ambient temperature 49°F
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk-in cooler at walk in freezer door
36-17-5
67
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chicken in walk-in 79° cooling 3.5 hours. Operator will reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Placed in closed box in walk-in
03D-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
67
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. black beans (126F - Hot Holding)operator states in unit less than 4 hours, will reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. black beans (50F - Cooling) operator states in walk-in overnight - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. black beans (50F - Cooling) turkey legs (70F - Cold Holding)-sitting out on rack next to oven, operator could not determine how long it was out. garlic in oil (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cilantro cream (45F - Cold Holding)in walk-in cooler overnight **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sanitizer dispenser at triple sink not working - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. At compressor **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 400+++, retested at proper 400ppm. Dispenser not working, dishwasher added it manually **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
21-08-4
55
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. black beans (50F - Cooling) operator states in walk-in overnight
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. black beans (50F - Cooling) turkey legs (70F - Cold Holding)-sitting out on rack next to oven, operator could not determine how long it was out. garlic in oil (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cilantro cream (45F - Cold Holding)in walk-in cooler overnight **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cilantro cream (45F - Cold Holding)x in walk-in cooler over night, ambient temperature 45°F in front near door. Operator discarded turkey legs (70F - Cold Holding)-sitting out on rack next to oven, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. black beans (126F - Hot Holding)operator states in unit less than 4 hours, will reheat to 165°F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sanitizer dispenser at triple sink not working
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. At compressor **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 400+++, retested at proper 400ppm. Dispenser not working, dishwasher added it manually **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
47
Jun 7, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jun 1, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
95
Aug 19, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw beef (55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (57F - Cold Holding); chopped lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); leafy greens (54F - Cold Holding); pork (38F - Cold Holding) outside beer cooler at 57F ambient cooling ** feta cheese (73F - Cold Holding); cheese (73F - Cold Holding); heart of palm 75F - cold holding reach in cooler **Warning** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Reach in cooler has no TCS foods Walk in cooler holding raw pork at 42F 38F **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Smoker room hand washing station Operator added paper towel - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Hand washing sink in buffet line - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. iPhone,speaker,charger,coffee cup Operator removed them - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
70
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. beef (55F - Cold Holding); chicken (57F - Cold Holding); chopped lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); leafy greens (54F - Cold Holding). Operator keep product overnight in outside beer walk in cooler 57F ambient temperature feta cheese (73F - Cold Holding); cheese (73F - Cold Holding); heart of palm (73F - Cold Holding) reach in cooler **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (55F - Cold Holding); chicken (57F - Cold Holding); chopped lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); leafy greens (54F - Cold Holding). Operator keep product overnight in walk in cooler 57F ambient temperature feta cheese (73F - Cold Holding); cheese (73F - Cold Holding); heart of palm (73F - Cold Holding) reach in cooler **Warning** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Smoke room Operator added paper towel to the machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker cell phone charger above prep table Operator removed items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Outside cook line pooled water from sink **Warning**
29-03-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waterway Grill/Employee Dining last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waterway Grill/Employee Dining on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waterway Grill/Employee Dining?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waterway Grill/Employee Dining.
How does Waterway Grill/Employee Dining compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Waterway Grill/Employee Dining most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Waterway Grill/Employee Dining's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waterway Grill/Employee Dining have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waterway Grill/Employee Dining 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 Waterway Grill/Employee Dining inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waterway Grill/Employee Dining is inspected around four times per year on average.
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