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.
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
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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
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Sep 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Dec 8, 2022 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Nov 28, 2022 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Nov 7, 2022 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Sep 7, 2022 — Complaint Full· 9 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Sep 6, 2022 — Complaint Full· 17 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Mar 29, 2022 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Nov 22, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sep 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
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Apr 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
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Sep 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Feb 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Aug 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Aug 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Apr 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Oct 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
Sep 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Feb 1, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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
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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
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Apr 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Apr 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Oct 17, 2016 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
Aug 19, 2016 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Aug 18, 2016 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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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).
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