BACKWATERS

1261 GULF BLVD 129 AND 130, Clearwater, FL 33767

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SSC ON SAND KEY LLC · License: SEA6214843

BACKWATERS in Clearwater, FL has 32 inspections on record with 231 total violations (7.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

32Inspections
231Violations
0Closures

Data current as of January 22, 2025

Inspection History (32)

Jan 22, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Sep 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
Apr 30, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Dec 8, 2022 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Nov 28, 2022 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Nov 7, 2022 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Sep 7, 2022 — Complaint Full· 9 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Sep 6, 2022 — Complaint Full· 17 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
Mar 29, 2022 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Nov 22, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Apr 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Sep 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Feb 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Aug 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
Apr 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Oct 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Sep 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
Feb 1, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Oct 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Warning Issued
Jun 20, 2017 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 13, 2017 — Complaint Full· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
Apr 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Apr 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
Oct 17, 2016 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Aug 19, 2016 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
Aug 18, 2016 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

How Does This Facility Compare?

BACKWATERS has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has BACKWATERS had?
BACKWATERS has had 32 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has BACKWATERS ever been shut down?
No, BACKWATERS has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at BACKWATERS?
The most frequently cited violations at BACKWATERS are: Proper ventilation, Proper cooking temps, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: January 22, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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