Waves Crab House in Wimauma
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14345 Us Hwy 301 S, Wimauma, FL 33598Waves Crab House in Wimauma has been inspected 12 times since January 2022, accumulating 81 violations—an average of 6.8 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared across multiple inspections, including management awareness issues in 4 inspections, hand-washing violations in 3 inspections, shell stock requirements violations in 5 inspections, and food contact surface violations in 4 inspections. Consumer advisory violations were cited in 3 of the last 4 inspections, indicating persistent gaps in disclosure of raw or undercooked items. The most recent inspection on December 8, 2025 documented 39 violations (2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic) and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Waves Crab House in Wimauma: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Waves Crab House in Wimauma: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Waves Crab House in Wimauma: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Waves Crab House in Wimauma last inspected?
- Waves Crab House in Wimauma was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Waves Crab House in Wimauma?
- The most frequently cited violations at Waves Crab House in Wimauma are: Shell stock requirements, Proper hand/arm washing, Equipment condition.
- How many health inspections has Waves Crab House in Wimauma had?
- Waves Crab House in Wimauma has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Waves Crab House in Wimauma find?
- Waves Crab House in Wimauma was most recently inspected on July 23, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Waves Crab House in Wimauma ever been shut down?
- No, Waves Crab House in Wimauma has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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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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