WINDWARD BAR & GRILLE
282 WINDWARD PASSAGE, CLEARWATER, FL 33767
License #6216588
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Solid Health Score
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WINDWARD BAR & GRILLE in CLEARWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 91 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 5 total violations — 4 major, 1 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 28, 2026 shows 5 observation rows: no critical rows, 4 major, and 1 minor.
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WINDWARD BAR & GRILLE looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing frozen raw chicken at room temperature. Item moved to walk in cooler.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle north end of bar.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils and frozen raw chicken stored in hand sink. Items moved.
- [53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Jay Hepp 7/5/2021
- [02C-04-5] 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 ribs in freezer not dated. Employee dated items.
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