Blade and Wave

1986 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Other

Last inspected: May 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Blade and Wave has been inspected six times since 2022. Blade and Wave was last inspected on May 28, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex, manager labeled it **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Sep 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. No consumer advisory for raw tuna, operator posted sign provided by inspector. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one food employee missing proof of food handler training.

53B-13-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service carry out containers stored on the floor. Operator relocated the containers. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

May 9, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 80f bread pudding above stove, operator wrote time on, explained and emailed time as public health control **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60f heavy cream in double pan, operator placed it in other cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Operator washed hands for 10 seconds in between raw hamburger and bread, explained to him and he washed hands properly **Corrected On-Site**

12A-17-4

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Didn't turn on

05-06-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed one

31B-04-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in upright cooler,

14-11-5

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna

06-09-1

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright reach in cooler with torn gasket

23-03-4

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - 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/ Manager certification expired for Chris Knowles 6-20-22 **Warning**

53A-03-7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blade and Wave last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blade and Wave on file is from May 28, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Blade and Wave compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Blade and Wave most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Blade and Wave's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Blade and Wave have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blade and Wave means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Blade and Wave inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blade and Wave is inspected around two times per year on average.

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