Water Colour Steak House and Grill
1201 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 · Permanent Food Service · License 6211181
What drove the grade
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 7 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate, 7 basic (2 repeats)-23
- Extension granted on Oct 15Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-3
- Safety score74
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 15, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
7 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
More time given
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
More time given
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
More time given
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, chest freezer in bar.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
More time given
Reporting only1
Code 48, Gas appliances and boilers: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler.
More time given
- First visitOct 7, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Dishwasher.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Glass washer 0 ppm.
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Ice cubes in chest freezer in bar.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Bar storage bottom shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, chest freezer in bar.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Ice buckets.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Dish area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Repeat violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Bar storage area corners.
Repeat violation
Reporting only1
Code 48, Gas appliances and boilers: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler.
For reporting purposes only. One boiler expired certificate Fl137614 expired 9/21/2025
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.