New Wave Billiards
Last inspected: Nov 15, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, New Wave Billiards has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 15, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited three times.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; New Wave Billiards is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Nov 15, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling on floor behind dish machine. Observed approximately 3 live roaches behind reach in cooler across kitchen entrance.
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator changed sanitizer container, retest Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
16-59-1
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed live rat on glue trap by reach in cooler at kitchen. Observed approximately 5 live roaches on glue trap behind reach in cooler across kitchen entrance.
35A-06-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing behind reach in cooler across kitchen entrance. Observed cove molding in disrepair next beverage syrup station at kitchen.
36-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled across kitchen entrance.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed cooked chicken cooked pork cooked chicharron not properly labeled with production date and time inside reach in cooler next to prep station. As per operator for less than 48 hrs.
03G-53-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at prep area. Operator cleaned the machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
61
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles soiled with mold-like substance at bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher inside hand sink at bar. Operator removed the item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle contraining table cleaner not labeled next to register.
41-17-4
74
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired manager certification for Luis G Battle on 4/3/24. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at kitchen. **Warning**
22-16-4
82
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottles of window cleaner and all purpose cleaner not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided manager with form to print. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided manager with form. Manager printed reviewed and signed form with employee during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above back exit door.
36-32-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at mop sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at rear kitchen, bags of frozen chicken wings stored on floor. Manager removed and placed on counter. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware at back of kitchen not inverted.
24-18-4
47
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed chips plantains and potatoes sticks containers not labeled with common name in kitchen area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic water bottles stored on floor next to ice machine.
08B-38-4
78
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed cleaner spray bottle not labeled with common name. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice scoop stored inside front hand wash sink. Employee removed during inspection, **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed on one of the women bathrooms. Also in unisex bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor next to ice maker. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled with common name on front counter.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Wave Billiards last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Wave Billiards on file is from Nov 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Wave Billiards?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New Wave Billiards.
How does New Wave Billiards compare to other restaurants in Miami?
New Wave Billiards most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has New Wave Billiards' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Wave Billiards have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New Wave Billiards means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is New Wave Billiards inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Wave Billiards is inspected around two times per year on average.
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