Waves
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
90
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Waves stretching back to 2023. On Mar 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Waves' latest score of 90 sits above the Treasure Island average of 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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/. Dishwasher new location, added hand sinks. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: No plan submitted as of 3/24/2026. Spoke to operator. They will be submitting plan by the end of the week **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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/. Dishwasher new location, added hand sinks.
51-16-7
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 4 signs needed. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
82
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls in kitchen in disrepair due to storm damage. In process of replacing all walls in kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink in bar area. Employee placed sign at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
90
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
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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.ice cream mix opened 10-19 no date mark. Employee dated ice cream mix. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
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/ Roger Jones 7-20-2023 expired serv safe certificate. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris, mixer head soiled in front cook line and in rear prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket of water in ac room. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bins of white powder not labeled in dry storage area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. soiled interior of dish machine has buildup of lime scale **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tanks not secured in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in waiter station soiled with mold like debris. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover in bar missing. **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to seasonings. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic pans on drying rack. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of potato chips on the floor in dry storage. Employee moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Vulcan oven interior soiled with burnt on food debris. Salamander on cook line soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in bar area soiled with mold like debris on 3 door reach in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean plastic pans on drying rack. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open drink in walk in cooler on shelf over foods to be served to the public. Employee removed drink. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored on the floor in the coffee station. Employee removed coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in bar area. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease on cook line. **Warning**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waves last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waves on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waves?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waves.
How does Waves compare to other restaurants in Treasure Island?
Waves most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Treasure Island average of 80.
Has Waves' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waves have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waves 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waves is inspected around three times per year on average.
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