Yucatan Waterfront
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
58
Score
Yucatan Waterfront has been inspected 12 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 16, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Florida average 72, so Yucatan Waterfront trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
39
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
55
Jun 25, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator on cook line touching pants and shirt while preparing food on cook line. Observed the operator washed hands with soap and hot water after we discussed the touching of cloths while on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 small flying insects in kitchen area near 3 compartment sink. Time extended until next unannounced inspection.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna and raw scallops over ready to eat shrimp in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the ready to eat shrimp to another shelf in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags was not date marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not in chronological order.
01C-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed grey duct tape used on handwashing sink in bar.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cook drinking on cook line while preparing food. Educated cook on not to eat or drink on cook line while preparing food. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food in reach-in cooler in prep area. The operator removed the bowl of shrimp and corn on cob from reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar. The operator removed ice scoop from ice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knives were removed from in between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris above steam table.
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed drink of gatorade in reach-in freezer on cook line. The operator removed bottle of Gatorade from reach-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw calamari and raw chicken thawing in 3 compartment sink. Educated operator on proper quick thawing with running cold water on raw products. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface in walk-cooler.
29-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of rice and black beans unlabeled on storage rack in storage area.
02D-01-5
27
May 12, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw calimara (49F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner placed all raw products on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Observed raw alligator 48F, raw cod 47F and raw grouper 49F and raw shrimp 51F in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved all raw products to walk-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 49F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Observed reach-in cooler ambient temperature 51F **Time Extended**
14-74-7
82
Feb 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Sep 9, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
43
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat mixed vegetables in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The chef moved the raw shrimp to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - 'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Observed oyster consumer Advisory posted on wall beside mens restroom. The Chef placed Oyster Advisory on front counter as you walk-in establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in walk-in cooler.
12B-13-4
61
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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.
53B-13-5
90
Aug 29, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw grouper (45F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from hot holder oven. The operator moved both products into walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Emailed manager Oyster Consumer Advisory. **Corrective Action Taken**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler.
12B-13-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yucatan Waterfront last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yucatan Waterfront on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yucatan Waterfront?
Across the inspection record, “opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yucatan Waterfront.
Has Yucatan Waterfront's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Yucatan Waterfront have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Yucatan Waterfront means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Yucatan Waterfront inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yucatan Waterfront is inspected around three times per year on average.
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