BACKWATERS Health Score — Clearwater, FL

1261 GULF BLVD 129 AND 130, Clearwater, FL 33767

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 1
Inspected 7/16/2026
Clearwater avg 91 / 100
A
90 / 100
Excellent

1 high-risk issue, 3 minor issues found

Inspected July 16, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 32% of restaurants in Clearwater. The city average ClearScore is 91 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
1
Moderate
0
Minor
3

Violations Found

  • High Risk Food protection, cross-contamination
  • Minor Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; painted/artificial fingernails
  • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized

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Frequently Asked Questions

BACKWATERS received a ClearScore of 90/100 (Grade A) on its most recent inspection on July 16, 2026. 4 minor violations were noted, but no high-risk issues were found.

The most recent inspection of BACKWATERS on July 16, 2026 found 4 violations: 1 high-risk, 0 moderate, and 3 minor. High-risk violations are the most serious category and require immediate correction under Florida law.

BACKWATERS was last inspected on July 16, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

Based on the most recent inspection, BACKWATERS earned a ClearScore of 90/100 (Grade A), indicating excellent food safety compliance. Only 4 minor violations were noted with no high-risk issues.

The most recent inspection found 4 violations at BACKWATERS: 1. Food protection, cross-contamination 2. Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; painted/artificial fingernails 3. Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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