Wind & Waves Grill

9250 Island Grove Ter, Vero Beach, FL 32963

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Wind & Waves Grill has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

“Vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Vero Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 13, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles were discarded **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In glass cooler at front counter **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Aug 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish washer stopped working during inspection. Manager stated it was working fine this morning. Engineers are onsite working on machine. Unable to test due to maintenance taking place. 3CS is being utilized at this time.

22-49-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust. At back door **Corrected On-Site**

36-34-5

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen

36-36-4

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels provided at handwash sink. Mens restroom. Provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Bakery.

36-34-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. All inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. At front cook-line area. Flashlight used to view cooking area at front.

38-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. On front of shroud at glass area of grill. Cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Moved to used cloth container. Spray bottles of quaternary ammonia in use. **Corrected On-Site**

21-10-4

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wind & Waves Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wind & Waves Grill on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wind & Waves Grill?

Across the inspection record, “vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wind & Waves Grill.

How does Wind & Waves Grill compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

Wind & Waves Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.

Has Wind & Waves Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wind & Waves Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wind & Waves Grill 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 Wind & Waves Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wind & Waves Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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