WAVES
10650 GULF BLVD, Treasure Island FL 33706 · 727.360.5531
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 21 points better than where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw pork in walk in cooler. Employee moved raw pork.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019020388 | Mar 20, 2019 | May 28, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 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/. Dishwasher new location, added hand sinks.
Jan 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 4 signs needed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Aug 13, 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
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls in kitchen in disrepair due to storm damage. In process of replacing all walls in kitchen.
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.
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of diced tomatoes on dry storage shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw pork in walk in cooler. Employee moved raw pork.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line, soda gun in bar area soiled.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of diced tomatoes on dry storage shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cook line interior soiled.
Dec 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. soiled interior of dish machine has buildup of lime scale
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.
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.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in bar area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease on cook line.
Oct 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate17 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. soiled interior of dish machine has buildup of lime scale
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tanks not secured in prep area.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover in bar missing.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic pans on drying rack.
Food stored on floor. Box of potato chips on the floor in dry storage. Employee moved off floor.
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.
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.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean plastic pans on drying rack.
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored on the floor in the coffee station. Employee removed coffee filters.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in bar area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease on cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket of water in ac room.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bins of white powder not labeled in dry storage area.
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.