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WIND & WAVES GRILL

9250 ISLAND GROVE TER, Vero Beach FL 32963 · (904)234-2020

Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats176
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4101044
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 4 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles were discarded
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In glass cooler at front counter
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
High priority/22-49-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust. At back door
Basic/36-34-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen
Basic/36-36-4
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top of ice bin
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Air return in bakery is in disrepair with insulation showing and tile damaged.
Basic/36-32-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind display kitchen/front glass partition
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on air return over prep area
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over washed ready to eat salad mix. Chef moved to appropriate place.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site

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.