Waves Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304Waves Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 92 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.1 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces recurring compliance issues, particularly with boiler documentation and employee health reporting. Fire safety violations total 11, with the most persistent citation being missing or expired boiler insurance inspector reports, cited in 2019, 2020, and 2025. In December 2025, an administrative complaint was recommended following a callback inspection.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Waves Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
3.1
violations / inspection
3.1 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Waves Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $960.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019019628 | $400.00 | Apr 5, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2018001866 | $200.00 | Dec 27, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2015043174 | $360.00 | Sep 16, 2015 | Orlando |
Waves Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (10)
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Operator provided invoice for North Tower boiler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
103993 exp 6-20-2020, 123286 exp 6-20-2020, 088742 exp 6-20-2020
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2019-04-05: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2018-12-11: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2018-12-13: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-01-09: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2018-12-11: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2018-12-13: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2018-12-11: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Waves Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— 4 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Waves Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Waves Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Waves Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Waves Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Waves Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Food storage, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Waves Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Waves Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Waves Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Waves Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 26, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Waves Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Waves Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has Waves Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Waves Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale has 10 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Waves Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Waves Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $960.00 in fines.
- How much has Waves Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Waves Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $960.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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