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BACA-N

6100 WAVE HOTEL DR, Orlando FL 32827 · 407-637-7998

Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats481
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5815398
Grade history
MAY 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut tomatoes (64F - Cold Holding) per operator it was in cooler overnight
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

May 5, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Italian wedding soup,beans, braised beef temping between 45F-50F.Per operator items were made last night
High priority/03D-02-5/Return visit May 5, 2026 · Lentil soup-47F 4 gallons made over 12 hours Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Italian wedding soup,beans, braised beef temping between 45F-50F.Per operator items were made last night
High priority/01B-13-4/Return visit May 5, 2026 · Lentil soup-47F 4 gallons made over 12 hours Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Return visit May 5, 2026 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime Stained blue cutting boards at dish wash area
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit May 5, 2026 · Time Extended
Show the remaining 4 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tank by mop sink
Basic/51-11-4/Return visit May 5, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. At dish wash area
Basic/36-36-4/Return visit May 5, 2026 · Time Extended
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of chicken stock and container of beef at walk in freezer
Basic/08B-47-4/Return visit May 5, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooking equipment at front line and cooks line
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit May 5, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Apr 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Italian wedding soup,beans, braised beef temping between 45F-50F.Per operator items were made last night
High priority/03D-02-5
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Big dish machine
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Italian wedding soup,beans, braised beef temping between 45F-50F.Per operator items were made last night
High priority/01B-13-4
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime Stained blue cutting boards at dish wash area
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach in clear bottle on top of dish machine
Intermediate/41-17-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tank by mop sink
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling tile missing. At dish wash area
Basic/36-36-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of chicken stock and container of beef at walk in freezer
Basic/08B-47-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooking equipment at front line and cooks line
Basic/23-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink at front line
Basic/29-11-4
Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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/. Facility has added a walk in cooler and walk in freezer at the large storage room that you access through the hallway
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jan 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Nov 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut tomatoes (64F - Cold Holding) per operator it was in cooler overnight
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (64F - Cold Holding) per operator it was in cooler overnight
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator put on vacuum breaker
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by dish machine had 32 ounce to go containers and lids in sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Hamachi,Wagyu carpaccio and tuna that is served undercooked on the menu
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
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/. Facility has added a walk in cooler and walk in freezer at the large storage room that you access through the hallway
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At soda boxes by ice machine
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in pullout cooler at front counter
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dry dish storage. Operator moved to dish wash area
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at front counter
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry dish storage operator placed at dish wash
Basic/16-46-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Chocolate splashed on interior top of microwave. Chef had it cleaned.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pumpkin seed and cranberries not labeled on front line. Chef had it labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker is installed on wrong part of splitter.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained in prep area and several cutting boards in drying racks by dishwashing area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not secured at mop sink.
Basic/51-11-4
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair door handle of hot holding cabinets in kitchen. Operator removed duct tape.
Basic/14-71-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of Salt/pepper mix not labeled in prep area shelf. Operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer handle dirty utensils and then cleaned glasses. Stewarding manager educated the employee, to wash hands before handling clean dishes.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. From mop sink splitter.
High priority/29-34-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container in rice bin, operator removed it
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank not secure by the soda syrups, operator secured it.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted by dish washer area. Operator inverted the.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Observed Arts and Entertainment fee poster in the kitchen, establishment doesn't have it posted by the host stand and they have an "A&E Fee" on the customer's receipt. Reviewed with chef and front of the house manager that the fee must be disclosed on the menus and spelled out on the receipt.
Basic/55-01-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed them
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on prep table
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jan 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Loading dock
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk in cooler fan covers are dusty
Basic/36-50-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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. Provided forms and special guidance information for sous vide and storage
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tarragon ganache made on 10/25, operator discarded item
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Loading dock
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on top of pre table, operator moved to bottom shelf
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On top of prep table, operator moved to bottom shelf
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk in cooler fan covers are dusty
Basic/36-50-4/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.