Windward Bar & Grille
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
43
Score
Going back to 2022, Windward Bar & Grille has 14 inspections in the public record. Windward Bar & Grille was last inspected on Jan 23, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, which has been cited seven times.
Windward Bar & Grille's latest score of 43 falls below the Clearwater average of 79. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cryovac package states that frozen fish must be removed from package before thawing begins. 7 raw mahi thawed in opened cryovac package. Items discarded. **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tongs hanging on garbage can. Can opener blade soiled. Soiled soda nozzle in bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Frozen raw shrimp and container of sauce in hand sink. Items removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souflee cup used for portioning in the Parmesan cheese .
14-01-5
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.Cryovac package states that frozen fish must be removed from package before thawing begins. 7 raw mahi thawed in opened cryovac package. Items discarded. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on sing door reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour containers stored on floor in pizza area. Raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items in new shed need to be off the ground.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing frozen raw shrimp, raw chicken and frozen cooked rice at room temperature. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
43
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 pieces of mahi thawed and sealed in bag. To be discarded.
01B-13-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to warmers.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on work table.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Shell eggs and raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Case of lemons, container of sauerkraut and pickles on floor in outside cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken and shrimp sitting in water. No running Water. Fish spread and raw chicken sitting on table thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
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. 5 pieces of mahi thawed and sealed in bag. To be discarded.
06-09-1
67
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pie 58f, moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger containers on top of sliced tomatoes top of reach in cooler. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked burger 102f, moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice scoop stored in back hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in Parmesan cheese . Item removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used for portioning in parm cheese. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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. 0 ppm at bar washer.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Draining cooked rice in hand sink. Rice removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked lasagna, cooked meatloaf.
02C-04-5
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
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used for portioning in parm cheese. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled plastic plate.
22-20-5
50
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing burger at room temperature. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small cooler cross from grill.
29-49-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 cases of lettuce and bottles of water on floor in outside walk in cooler. Breadcrumb container on floor next to pizza oven.
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for portioning in bread crumbs. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
78
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed covered new outside freezers. Only walk in coolers and walk in freezers are allowed to store food outside. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: Plan approved on 9/27/2023. Doors and coverings have not been started as of today. 30 day extension due to late approval. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Outside reach in freezers observed on new concrete pad. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: Plan approved on 9/27/2023. Doors and coverings have not been started as of today. 30 day extension due to late approval. **Time Extended**
08B-42-4
86
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed covered new outside freezers. Only walk in coolers and walk in freezers are allowed to store food outside. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Outside reach in freezers observed on new concrete pad. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended**
08B-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
82
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw burger 48f, raw chicken 47f, raw shrimp 46f, raw mahi 47f, sliced tomatoes 47f, single reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw grouper in same container as mussels. Items separated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cooks line.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed covered new outside freezers. Only walk in coolers and walk in freezers are allowed to store food outside. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souflee cup in parm cheese. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Outside reach in freezers observed on new concrete pad. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Mussels and raw grouper sitting in standing water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
50
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 48f, raw wings 47f, coleslaw 46f,
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over pico in walk in cooler. Raw beef over chicken soup in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan of fish thawing in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufle cup used to portion parm cheese.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on single unit reach in. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
50
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw burger 50f, raw chicken 48f, cooked pasta 48f, walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked sausage 105f, cooling on top of pizza oven. Item moved to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Walk in cooler shelving.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in hand sink. Items removed. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Right door in pizza make table.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Some missing hair restraints. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Salad prep area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
24-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Windward Bar & Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Windward Bar & Grille on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Windward Bar & Grille?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Windward Bar & Grille.
How does Windward Bar & Grille compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Windward Bar & Grille most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Windward Bar & Grille's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Windward Bar & Grille have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Windward Bar & Grille 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 Windward Bar & Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Windward Bar & Grille is inspected around four times per year on average.
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