Waterfront Restaurant & Marina (the) in St James City
Last inspected:
2131 Oleander St, St James City, FL 33956The Waterfront Restaurant & Marina in St. James City has accumulated 97 violations across 19 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection — consistent with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, employee health reporting violations appeared in 5 of the last 7 inspections, and food contact surface violations were cited in 6 of 19 inspections on record, indicating a pattern of recurring sanitation and staff management issues. Shell stock handling violations (a high-priority requirement for seafood establishments) were documented in at least 5 inspections. An administrative complaint was recommended following an August 2022 inspection. The most recent inspection on October 2, 2025 found 9 violations including three high-priority employee health reporting citations and three high-priority food contact surface citations, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Waterfront Restaurant & Marina (the) in St James City: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Waterfront Restaurant & Marina (the) in St James City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Waterfront Restaurant & Marina (the) in St James City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Waterfront Restaurant & Marina (the) in St James City last inspected?
- Waterfront Restaurant & Marina (the) in St James City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 4, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Waterfront Restaurant & Marina (the) in St James City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Waterfront Restaurant & Marina (the) in St James City are: Toilet facilities, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Waterfront Restaurant & Marina (the) in St James City had?
- Waterfront Restaurant & Marina (the) in St James City has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Waterfront Restaurant & Marina (the) in St James City find?
- Waterfront Restaurant & Marina (the) in St James City was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Waterfront Restaurant & Marina (the) in St James City ever been shut down?
- No, Waterfront Restaurant & Marina (the) in St James City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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