Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
20
Score
Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill appears in inspection records 19 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to 13 violations per visit.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 73, which Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill's 20 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
19
Inspections
7
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat tomato paste. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 4 flying insects. 3 flying insects in ware washing area. 1 flying insect at entrance of prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed in walk-in in cooler pan of molded Rice. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk-in cooler House made Ranch dressing dated 2-13-2026, House made Tarter sauce made with sour cream dated 2-13-2026, House made Caesar dressing dated 2-8-2026, House made Honey BBQ made with butter dated 1-7-2026, House made Buffalo sauce made with butter dated 2-9-2026. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-28-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wine cooler in bar area Blue cheese stuffed olives (49F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 48F. Employee stated blue cheese olives stay in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed wine cooler in bar area Blue cheese stuffed olives (49F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 48F. Employee stated blue cheese olives stay in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk-in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged completely thawed salmon still in packaging bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen . See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 1 expired certified food manager.
53A-03-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank in 2nd bar not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit in both bars. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed grill filters soiled with grease over grill area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee handwashing sign missing in kitchen and in bar at employee hand washing station. Inspector will send copy of employee handwashing signs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils on stove at 120F. Manager moved to hotter part of stove top. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed case of soda stored on floor of storage room at #2 bar located outside. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under soda service station. Manager removed and discarded from premises. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in walk-in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged completely thawed salmon still in packaging bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen . See Stop Sale.
06-09-1
20
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Spicy cheese (45F-46F) stored in walk in cooler made yesterday. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Hollandaise sauce dated 8-26-2025,House made marinara dated 8-18-2025, House made blue cheese dated 8-22-2025,House made ranch dressing dated, House made Humus dated 8-27-2025 8-21-2025. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-28-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 4 flying insects. 2 flying insects in kitchen area. 2 flying insects in prep area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish located in reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. Observed house made Caesar dressing made with raw eggs stored over buffalo sauce located in walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Spicy cheese (45F-46F) stored in walk in cooler made yesterday. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tartar sauce (51F - Cold Holding); Ranch (56F - Cold Holding); Honey mustard (56F - Cold Holding) in soufflé cups held on top of ice. Observed on table bottles of Habinera sauce cooked peppers (51F-56F - Cold Holding); Buffalo sauce (51F-56F - Cold Holding); Teriyaki sauce (51F-56F - Cold Holding); Honey buffalo (51F-56F - Cold Holding)- Contains butter. Observed on table on top of ice Cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding). Observed cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Manager removed all items and placed in walk in cooler and reach in coolers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb on hot water tank without back flow device.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump water in employee hand sink located on cook line. Inspector educated employee regarding employee hand sink used only for hand washing only. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed menu containing house made Caesar dressing made with raw shell eggs missing disclosure from chicken Caesar wrap and Caesar salad. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Observed menu stating fresh lime juice as ingredient in MAVI MARGARITA, ABSOLUTE MOSCOW MULE . PIC stated they use commercially bottled juice not squeezed onsite. **Admin Complaint**
52-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels and soap at multiple hand sinks throughout kitchen and bar areas. Employee provided some paper towels at employee hand sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at the end of cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed employee hand sink in disrepair, pipe under hand sink disconnected. Employee stated they needed a part. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed produce cooler door gasket soiled. Observed filters on cook line soiled. Observed fans in walk in coolers dusty. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on oven handle and handle of push cart. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in different areas of kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at sides of exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair and missing throughout prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank in 2nd bar not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of units in both bars. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
14
Mar 4, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 9 live roaches on cook line. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed 1 live roach on wall in kitchen. Manager killed roach and discarded from premises. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 3 dead roaches Observed 1 dead roach in dry storage. 1 dead roach at entrance of expo line 1 dead roach in drink station near expo line. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed total of 2 dead roaches. 1 dead roach in dining area. 1 dead roach I hallway to kitchen. Manager removed and discarded from premises. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 9 live roaches on cook line. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 3 dead roaches Observed 1 dead roach in dry storage. 1 dead roach at entrance of expo line 1 dead roach in drink station near expo line. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 18 flying insects. 8 flying insects in prep area. 4 flying insects on cook line. 1 flying insect in indoor bar area. 1 flying insect in outdoor bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed total of 11 flying insects. 7 flying insects in ware washing area. 2 flying insects at front expo line. 2 flying insects in prep area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Observed total of 4 flying insects. 2 flying insects in ware washing area. 2 flying insects in prep storage area. Observed Total of 2 live roaches. 1 live roach near expo line. 1 live roach on wall behind clean dry pans. Manager killed and removed from premises. Observed total of 7 dead roaches. 2 dead roaches in prep area. 5 dead roaches in expo area. Manager removed and discarded from premises. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 18 flying insects. 8 flying insects in prep area. 4 flying insects on cook line. 1 flying insect in indoor bar area. 1 flying insect in outdoor bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed total of 11 flying insects. 7 flying insects in ware washing area. 2 flying insects at front expo line. 2 flying insects in prep area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2024. Manager updated business license to current. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 18 flying insects. 8 flying insects in prep area. 4 flying insects on cook line. 1 flying insect in indoor bar area. 1 flying insect in outdoor bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee required training expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee will cut bags of tuna. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at entrance of service line. Employee removed and discarded from premises. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at the indoor bar.
36-22-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed stickers on clean dry storage rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at start of inspection. Manager had dumpster lid closed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
52
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 6 flying insects. Observed 4 flying insects in ware washing area. Observed 2 flying insects in #2 Bar. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed main Dish Machine at 0 ppm not sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice scoop in bucket stored in hand sink at entrance to #1 Bar. Manager removed bucket from hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at #2 Bar soiled near ice chute of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in prep area near dry storage. Manager removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large bag of panko stored on floor of dry food storage area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink on service line in disrepair. Manager stated they have work order in for hand sink.
29-08-4
55
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 22 flying insects. Observed 8 flying insects in prep area next to meat slicer. Observed 6 flying insects on cook line next to flip top cooler near ware washing area. Observed 2 flying insects in ware washing area. Observed 3 flying insects in dry storage area. Observed 3 flying insects in #2 bar where they store alcohol. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Observed 5 flying insects in prep area . **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bib located in outside seating area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 22 flying insects. Observed 8 flying insects in prep area next to meat slicer. Observed 6 flying insects on cook line next to flip top cooler near ware washing area. Observed 2 flying insects in ware washing area. Observed 3 flying insects in dry storage area. Observed 3 flying insects in #2 bar where they store alcohol. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of vitamins stored next to pan of hollandaise sauce. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at bar #3 the hand sink blocked with items in hand sink. Manager removed items in sink to make it accessible for hand washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed main dish machine in ware washing area without measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled on cook line. Observed walk-in freezer door gasket soiled. Observed hood filters soiled over grill area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed Unsealed concrete on some areas of cook line . **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled on interior of unit at bar #2.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank in #2 bar area not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Commercially processed packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package located on cook line reach in flip top cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee cigarettes stored next to pan of hollandaise sauce on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of margarine stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Manager picked up and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
37
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from multiple hose bibbs in the outdoor seating area. Hoses attached to hose bibbs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: Vacuum breakers still missing on hose bibbs. **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. House made blue cheese dressing 48F stored on ice in expo station. Dressing cups not fully submerged into the ice. Employee stated dressing was placed on ice from cooler approximately 45 minutes ago. Employee added more ice. cut tomatoes (62F); coleslaw (58F) stored on ice near the steam table on cook line. Employee stated food was placed on ice from walk in cooler approximately 3 hours ago. Employee moved food to main walk in cooler. cut tomatoes (53F); feta cheese (52F); hummus (51F); blue cheese (52F); blue cheese dressing (53F) in salad reach in cooler on cook line. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 54F. Chef stated food was restocked in cooler from walk in cooler approximately 3 hours ago. Chef moved food to reach in freezer. raw salmon (50F); raw white fish (46-47F) stored in middle top drawer on cook line. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43F and door does not properly shut. Chef stated fish was placed in cooler from walk in cooler a few minutes ago. Chef placed ice over fish. heavy cream (59-64F) stored in melted ice in pasta station. Chef stated cream was placed on ice from walk in cooler approximately 3 hours ago. Employee moved cream to walk in cooler. raw tuna (47-52F) stored in pasta reach in cooler. Chef stated tuna was restocked from walk in cooler a few minutes ago. Chef moved raw tuna to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: At 6:20pm found Cheesecake 56F, and key lime pie 56-57F stored in reach in cooler in salad station. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 55F. Chef stated desserts were placed in cooler from walk in cooler at 2pm. Chef stated he is going to discard desserts and will use salad cooler to store desserts. See stop sale. At 6:25pm found Raw fish 49-50F in top drawer cooler under the flat grill on cook line. Chef stated fish was placed in cooler from walk in cooler at 4pm. Cooler door does not properly shut. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 42F. Chef placed ice over fish. At 6:25pm found Opened container of heavy cream stored in container with melted ice in pasta station. Employee stated cream was placed on ice approximately 2 hours ago. Employee moved cream to walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
74
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from multiple hose bibbs in the outdoor seating area. Hoses attached to hose bibbs. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. House made blue cheese dressing 48F stored on ice in expo station. Dressing cups not fully submerged into the ice. Employee stated dressing was placed on ice from cooler approximately 45 minutes ago. Employee added more ice. cut tomatoes (62F); coleslaw (58F) stored on ice near the steam table on cook line. Employee stated food was placed on ice from walk in cooler approximately 3 hours ago. Employee moved food to main walk in cooler. cut tomatoes (53F); feta cheese (52F); hummus (51F); blue cheese (52F); blue cheese dressing (53F) in salad reach in cooler on cook line. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 54F. Chef stated food was restocked in cooler from walk in cooler approximately 3 hours ago. Chef moved food to reach in freezer. raw salmon (50F); raw white fish (46-47F) stored in middle top drawer on cook line. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43F and door does not properly shut. Chef stated fish was placed in cooler from walk in cooler a few minutes ago. Chef placed ice over fish. heavy cream (59-64F) stored in melted ice in pasta station. Chef stated cream was placed on ice from walk in cooler approximately 3 hours ago. Employee moved cream to walk in cooler. raw tuna (47-52F) stored in pasta reach in cooler. Chef stated tuna was restocked from walk in cooler a few minutes ago. Chef moved raw tuna to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked beef in secondary walk in cooler. Chef properly separated and stored food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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. Dishmachine testing 0ppm. Chef called service person and set up the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at warewashing area not accessible to employees due to in disrepair plumbing. Standing water in sink won't drain and if water is let running water will overflow into ground. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training provided for some employees. Only 3 certificates provided.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cigarettes, vitamins, wallet, and keys stored on shelf above prep table in pasta station on cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Secondary walk in cooler door gasket torn. Main stand alone cooler across from salad cooler have torn gaskets. Middle drawer cooler door has a torn gasket. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in disrepair behind ice machine in outdoor bar. Missing ceiling tile in back prep area near kitchen back door. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Secondary walk in cooler fan covers soiled with black substance
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in some areas of the cook line.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls and ceiling made from unsealed wood in beverage storage room in outdoor bar.
36-30-4
33
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. In use dishmachine Chlorine 0ppm. Service person was called and person arrived during inspection and was able to fix dishmachine during inspection. Dishmachine is now at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: At todays callback : Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm chlorine Service company arrived during inspection to fix Dish machine. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling salt for guacamole with his bare hands. Employee hands were not soiled and no cross contamination was observed. Reviewed policy with employee and manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: At todays callback : employee cutting scallions with bare hand contact. **Admin Complaint**
09-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor throughout kitchen and in outdoor bar beverage storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: At todays callback : minor odor at bar storage. **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Salad cooler left side door detached from cooler. Stand alone cooler door gaskets are torn. Seafood reach in cooler door gaskets are torn. Drawer coolers door gaskets are torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: At callback: time needed to fix all mentioned issues. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Some shelves inside main walk in cooler are rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: At callback : time needed to cooler shelves **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of seafood reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: At callback time needed to fix. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machines soiled. Ice machines located in indoor bar and outdoor bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: At todays callback : indoor ice machine cleaned. Outdoor ice machine is switched off for cleaning. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill.
How does Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill most recently scored 20 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill is inspected around six times per year on average.
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