Fresh Wave

1475 Centrepark Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Fresh Wave, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Restaurants in West Palm Beach average 79, so Fresh Wave trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue inside freezer on bottom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Time extension until next routine inspection **Time Extended**

23-24-4

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 14, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of ketchup on the floor in the front kitchen

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed with plastic spoons.

25-06-4

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 20, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw bacon above lettuce. Operator placed raw bacon on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observe at 0ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observe raw bacon above unwashed lettuce. Operator placed raw bacon on lower shelf.

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.

05-06-4

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fresh Wave last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fresh Wave on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Fresh Wave compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Fresh Wave most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Fresh Wave's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fresh Wave have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fresh Wave means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Fresh Wave inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fresh Wave is inspected around three times per year on average.

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