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Third Wave Cafe

204 Flagler Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Third Wave Cafe nine times, with records going back to 2022. Third Wave Cafe was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average New Smyrna Beach restaurant scores 72. The record reflects steady performance over time.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can gherkins
01B-01-4
Basic - Spray quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100 ppm quat
21-08-4
82
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun bar **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Multiple items on the menu with sunny side eggs, poached eggs, tempered egg. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around reach in cooler gaskets **Warning**
23-03-4
78
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. 25 ppm cl at 89F **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Made in house red pepper sauce 4/10 **Warning**
01B-24-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front counter cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4
70
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Pasteurized eggs or egg products not substituted for raw shell eggs in foods such as Caesar salad, hollandaise or Bearnaise sauce, mayonnaise, eggnog, ice cream, and egg-fortified beverages. Identified foods made with raw shell eggs must be fully cooked prior to service. Lavender Rhuby drink made with raw shell egg whites per operator. Operator stated they will switch to pasteurized egg whites, available in house.
02B-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Interior milk cooler bottom shelf soiled with residue - interior soda gun in the bar
22-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Three compartment sink drain
29-11-4
74
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Breakfast burrito 119F. Operator returned to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
78
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Third Wave Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Third Wave Cafe on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Third Wave Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Third Wave Cafe.

How does Third Wave Cafe compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?

Third Wave Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.

Has Third Wave Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Third Wave Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Third Wave Cafe 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 Third Wave Cafe inspected?

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

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