BLUWAVE SUSHI & HANDROLL BAR
54 W CHURCH ST STE 170, Orlando FL 32801
Last inspected Dec 19, 2024 · 6 visits since May 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
MAY 24
AUG 24
DEC 24
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tofu dated 12/1, operator immediately discarded
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels covering shrimp. Advised to use deli paper or coffee filters. Immediately removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tofu dated 12/1, operator immediately discarded
Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Menu indicates crab Rangoon on menu. The crab is immitation crab and needs to e spelled with a "K"rab
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty glasses in hand sink at bar. Operator immediately removed
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -Smoked salmon -Various tems on sashimi/nigiri menu
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In panko container. Operator immediately removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drink on prep. Operator immediately removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys hanging over fish on prep table. Operator immediately removed
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar. Operator immediately removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.operator immediately removed
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers on dish storage shelf
Outer openings not protected during operation. Front doors are open during operation and no air curtain or protection is available
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of chopsticks on floor
Dec 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
3 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels covering shrimp. Advised to use deli paper or coffee filters. Immediately removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tofu dated 12/1, operator immediately discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ginger and tofu in walk in cooler45F. Time undetermined per operator. Operator immediately discarded. veggie dumplings (52F - Cold Holding); in prep cooler. Less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately moved to other cooler for temperature recovery
Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Menu indicates crab Rangoon on menu. The crab is immitation crab and needs to e spelled with a "K"rab
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty glasses in hand sink at bar. Operator immediately removed
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -Smoked salmon -Various tems on sashimi/nigiri menu
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In panko container. Operator immediately removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drink on prep. Operator immediately removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys hanging over fish on prep table. Operator immediately removed
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar. Operator immediately removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.operator immediately removed
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers on dish storage shelf
Outer openings not protected during operation. Front doors are open during operation and no air curtain or protection is available
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of chopsticks on floor
Dec 17, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels covering shrimp. Advised to use deli paper or coffee filters. Immediately removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tofu dated 12/1, operator immediately discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ginger and tofu in walk in cooler45F. Time undetermined per operator. Operator immediately discarded. veggie dumplings (52F - Cold Holding); in prep cooler. Less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately moved to other cooler for temperature recovery
Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Menu indicates crab Rangoon on menu. The crab is immitation crab and needs to e spelled with a "K"rab
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty glasses in hand sink at bar. Operator immediately removed
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -Smoked salmon -Various tems on sashimi/nigiri menu
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In panko container. Operator immediately removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drink on prep. Operator immediately removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys hanging over fish on prep table. Operator immediately removed
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar. Operator immediately removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.operator immediately removed
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers on dish storage shelf
Outer openings not protected during operation. Front doors are open during operation and no air curtain or protection is available
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of chopsticks on floor
Oct 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen, food debris in basin
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all hand sinks. Corrected on site hand sink by sushi station
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with time plan
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen, food debris in basin
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. All undercooked items on all menu
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all hand sinks. Corrected on site hand sink by sushi station
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with time plan
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour and rice containers
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse, keys, goat bag. On shelf with clean bowls
Food stored on floor. Container Hot pepper paste on floor at sushi bar
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching in rice cooker.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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