Waves Island Bar in Fort Myers Beach
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1028 5 St, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931Waves Island Bar in Fort Myers Beach has been cited for 24 violations across 7 inspections since November 2023, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have included improper cooking temperatures for shellfish, employee health policy failures, handwashing violations, and improper chemical storage, with shell stock requirements and proper hand/arm washing appearing as recurring issues across multiple inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on December 1, 2025 found 3 violations (2 intermediate, 1 basic) related to shellfish cooking temperatures and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Waves Island Bar in Fort Myers Beach: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Waves Island Bar in Fort Myers Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Waves Island Bar in Fort Myers Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Waves Island Bar in Fort Myers Beach last inspected?
- Waves Island Bar in Fort Myers Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Waves Island Bar in Fort Myers Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Waves Island Bar in Fort Myers Beach are: Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Waves Island Bar in Fort Myers Beach had?
- Waves Island Bar in Fort Myers Beach has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Waves Island Bar in Fort Myers Beach find?
- Waves Island Bar in Fort Myers Beach was most recently inspected on July 13, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Waves Island Bar in Fort Myers Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Waves Island Bar in Fort Myers Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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