WATER’S EDGE

Name: WATER’S EDGE
Address: 7022 SW HWY 358, STEINHATCHEE, FL, 32359, US
Rating: 90.3

7022 SW HWY 358, STEINHATCHEE, FL 32359

License #7250059

90.3 Grade B / 100

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Latest inspection

October 31, 2025 · 8 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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WATER’S EDGE in STEINHATCHEE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 90.3 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 31, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 5 critical, 7 major, 7 minor.

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September 4, 2025

The latest inspection on October 31, 2025 shows 8 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[06-09-1] 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.
[14-09-4] 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.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Boxes containing tortillas and seasoning stored directly on floor. Manager removed both items from the floor during this inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on door of reach-in freezer soiled with mold-like substance.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025. MFDV is open and operating during this inspection.
[01B-13-4] 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.
[31A-09-4] 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.
[31A-11-4] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[06-09-1] 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.
[14-09-4] 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.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025.
[08A-02-6] 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.
[01B-13-4] 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.
[53A-04-6] 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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cookline stained.
[31A-09-4] 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.
[53B-01-5] 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.