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Waves Island Bar

1028 5 St, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Waves Island Bar, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 1, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Fort Myers Beach restaurant, which scores around 82. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. To test kit for quaternary sanitizer sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser next to three compartment sink not labeled Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of spring water in walk in cooler on shelves with food to be served to the public. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
78
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Behind bar - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm); operator dumped and refilled to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzle holster has a mold like substance buildup inside
23-03-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean utensils not inverted in containers stored on cooks line. Operator inverted all utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
86
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Utter pads in expo counter Butter (70 F Cold Holding) per operator butter had been out for one hour and they were returned to reach in cooler to cool **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs and raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat ham and gravy in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two 8 ounce pieces of salmon, fully thawed in reach in cooler with the label clearly stating to remove from vac packaging prior to thawing under refrigeration.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Chicken tenders, per operator removed from original packaging more than 24 hours prior not date marked.
02C-03-5
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. Two 8 ounce pieces of salmon, fully thawed in reach in cooler with the label clearly stating to remove from vac packaging prior to thawing under refrigeration.
06-09-1
55
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above Canadian ham, diced onions and diced tomatoes in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Tow cooks, one bartender and one server working with food and no food manager present.
53A-05-6
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 operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 (English) and DBPR Form HR 5030-203 (Spanish) Employee Reporting Agreement and they were completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles next to three compartment sink (labels worn and not legible)
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooks line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of hot dog buns stored on floor of walk in freezer
08B-38-4
58
Nov 2, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waves Island Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waves Island Bar on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waves Island Bar?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waves Island Bar.

How does Waves Island Bar compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?

Waves Island Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.

Has Waves Island Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waves Island Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waves Island Bar 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 Waves Island Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waves Island Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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