The Waverly
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
52
Score
Across the available record, The Waverly has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Operator is doing a special process” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Englewood facility scores 78, putting The Waverly on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
13
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 14 - 1 lb packages of onsite reduced oxygen packing fish without HACCP. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed soiled pan shell eggs over ready to eat food in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed 14 - 1 lb packages of onsite reduced oxygen packing fish not properly labeled.
03G-05-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed 14 - 1 lb packages of onsite reduced oxygen packing fish without HACCP. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-50-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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 onsite reduced oxygen packing burgers not labeled.
03G-53-1
52
Aug 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food storage area downstairs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Floor is still unsealed at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
95
Aug 6, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice at sushi bar not properly time marked. Operator stated rice was prepared 1 hour prior and then properly marked time on the rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
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. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 ppm chlorine sanitizer. Instructed operator they may use the machine to wash dishware and utensils, but must use three compartment sink to sanitize items once they come out of the dish machine and then allow items to properly air dry **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed raw cases shell stock tags at cooks line not properly date marked. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on soda gun nozzle at upstairs bar. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in pan of 73F water. Operator removed and washed utensil and placed in dry pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at downstairs bar. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food storage area downstairs. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
47
Apr 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw burger patties,cubed cuts of raw beef in reduced oxygen packaging done onsite with HACCP PLAN. Repeat 3-26-25 **Repeat Violation**
03G-50-1
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 raw burger patties, and raw cut cubed steak in walk-in cooler in reduced oxygen packaging done packaging done onsite on properly labeled. Repeat 3-26-25 **Repeat Violation**
03G-53-1
86
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 4 pound net bag of clam missing shell stock tag. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 15 small flies insects at inside bar by right back corner next to bus pan. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed 4 pound net bag of clam missing shell stock tag. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw burger patties,cubed cuts of raw beef, cooked beef short ribs and clam chowder. Operator removed all items from reduced oxygen packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - 1st floor walk- in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
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 raw burger patties,cubed cuts of raw beef, cooked beef short ribs and clam chowder in onsite reduced oxygen raw shell packaging with label on bulk container and not individual packages. **Warning**
03G-53-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed raw burger patties,cubed cuts of raw beef, cooked beef short ribs and clam chowder. Operator removed all items from reduced oxygen packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03G-54-1
45
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
55
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operated unable to provide written Time as a Control sheet. Email operater and review Time as a Control sheet with operator. Observed operator complete Time as a Control sheet. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Observed operator replace signs. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observe employee beverages on top shelf of cooks line. Observe operator remove beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has remolded the main upstairs dining room and relocated and built new main bar and add a sushi station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Spoke with plan review office and a paper application for remodel has been received and is under review at time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Checked OnBase system and contacted district office to confirm no plan are in system. Called Plan Review division they confirmed that operator was contacted on 12-14-23 via phone call and informed the plans they sent were not viewable in the format sent and were asked to resend them. Additionally Plan Review division sent operator a deficiency letter and has not had any response back from operator. There is no approved plan at time of inspection for the relocation of bar and additional of sushi area at this time. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has remolded the main upstairs dining room and relocated and built new main bar and add a sushi station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Spoke with plan review office and a paper application for remodel has been received and is under review at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed trays of raw oyster Rockefeller in Walk-in cooler over pickle bucket. Observed employee move pickle for proper storage. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has remolded the main upstairs dining room and relocated and built new main bar and add a sushi station. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. **Warning**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at prep counter. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in container of 89F standing at cooks line. **Warning**
10-07-4
61
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
90
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Waverly last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Waverly on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Waverly?
Across the inspection record, “operator is doing a special process” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Waverly.
How does The Waverly compare to other restaurants in Englewood?
The Waverly most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Englewood average of 78.
Has The Waverly's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Waverly have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Waverly 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 The Waverly inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Waverly is inspected around four times per year on average.
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