Mount Dora, Lake County

WAVE ASIAN BISTRO

301 N BAKER ST STE 100, Mount Dora, FL 32757

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
Apr 3, 2026
City
Mount Dora
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 24491289

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4-1-26 Operator renewed before the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24491286

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets Nozzle at soda station front counter. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-23-4

Detail 24491284

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

36-34-5

Detail 24491281

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents when entering the dish area. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24491283

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 24491288

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of oil. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24491287

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24491285

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets in back dry storage area. white chest freezer gaskets. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24491282

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer in back dry storage area. Interior white chest freezer Repeat Violation

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 24117943

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Time Extended

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 13

35A-05-4

Detail 24114327

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One by white chest freezer. Operator killed and cleaned. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24114324

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Dumplings (65F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 24114331

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Crab Rangoon and French fries. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24114326

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board next to warmer at cook line. Fryer baskets

36-34-5

Detail 24114329

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles with water mark in back dry storage area.

24-08-4

Detail 24114335

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish ravk

14-11-5

Detail 24114328

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler at cook line.

14-69-4

Detail 24114323

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In three white chest freezers in dry storage area.

10-07-4

Detail 24114334

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop at cook line in standing water 78F. Operator dumped water. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24114333

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in back dry storage area. White reach in freezer in back dry storage area. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24114330

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in back dry storage area. Operator cleaned White reach in freezer in back dry storage area. . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 24114325

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of to go containers on floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24114332

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by white chest freezers. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23730405

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw shell eggs 55° operator placed in cold holding unit for quick cool. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 23730408

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - 3 spray bottles of cleaner stored next to Togo containers. Corrected On-Site

16-03-4

Detail 23730404

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 23730406

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

51-11-4

Detail 23730409

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks located in bag n box room Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23730407

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - black and decker table top oven in sushi area.

22-16-4

Detail 23730410

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Feb 20, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23575550

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cooks line -Tea urns Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 23575548

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

23-03-4

Detail 23575547

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Dishtrays

16-46-4

Detail 23575549

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 16

35A-02-6

Detail 23367196

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 1 flying insect in prep room.

01B-02-5

Detail 23367203

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23367190

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - calamari 47° , raw chicken 45°, premade krab rolls 45° held in unit over night. Operator discarded. Repeat Violation Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23367198

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - santi buck stored on floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23367193

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on line.

31A-09-4

Detail 23367192

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - blocked with a ladder.

31A-11-4

Detail 23367189

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink in sushi area used as dump sink.

16-37-1

Detail 23367197

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test strips

31B-03-4

Detail 23367191

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand sink in prep room Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23367194

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - pork belly broth - soft boiled eggs Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23367200

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23367202

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drink stored food prep area. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 23367199

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23367201

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

24-18-4

Detail 23367204

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -utensils in prep room

29-49-6

Detail 23367195

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - reach in on cooks line.

Jun 27, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 22589650

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 22589655

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Shredded Krab 56°, Operator discarded.

41-10-4

Detail 22589653

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Spray bottle of cleaner stored next food items on lower shelf on cooks line. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22589647

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small trace lack substances

14-01-5

Detail 22589652

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bowl in bulk sushi rice Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22589649

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - Hand sink in prep room - hand sink in dish area. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22589651

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters

16-46-4

Detail 22589648

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22589654

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - Unwashed corn on conb stored over containers of sushi rice. Corrected On-Site

Sep 15, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 5, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-53-4

Detail 22263368

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. 0ppm , operator replaced solution, new200 ppm Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22263369

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-23-4

Detail 22263372

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

12B-07-4

Detail 22263371

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink stored next to hot holding unit On expo. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22263370

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knife stored in water in Sushi area. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22263373

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Jun 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 22040793

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of cleaner stored next to sushi wraps. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22040796

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 new hires

31B-05-4

Detail 22040794

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink in Ware wash area. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22040795

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-23-4

Detail 22040790

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

12B-07-4

Detail 22040791

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on make line. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22040792

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Doh machine trays

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 21686891

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Office converted to prep kitchen without plan review. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: Plan review Received operators Application on Nov.22,2022. Plan review sent email in return . Stating missing details on added prep area. Time extension upon next routine inspection. Time Extended

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 21594557

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Office converted to prep kitchen without plan review. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: Time Extended

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

03D-02-5

Detail 21570809

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked rice (72F - Cooling ) per operator from 2 days ago. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: No rice cooling at time of callback.

03A-02-5

Detail 21570811

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator more than 4 hours. rice (71F - Cold Holding) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: No rice cold holding at time of callback inspection.

51-16-7

Detail 21570810

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Office converted to prep kitchen without plan review. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 4Basic: 16Total: 29

03D-02-5

Detail 21349220

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked rice (72F - Cooling ) per operator from 2 days ago. Warning

12A-16-4

Detail 21349195

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came from exterior room and out on gloves to handle food without washing hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 21349216

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands in dish area Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-10-4

Detail 21349200

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Sushi chef touched face and glasses with gloved hands and proceeded to prepare ready to eat food. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21349215

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw unpasteurized shell eggs stored over ready to eat onions. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21349221

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked rice (72F - Cooling ) per operator from 2 days ago. Per operator more than 4 hours. rice (71F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21349205

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator more than 4 hours. rice (71F - Cold Holding) Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 21349210

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator added time today. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21349199

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray degreaser stored next to single service items in area used to prep. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21349196

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, across from sushi bar Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 21349197

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. All Poke Bowl fish needs to be identified Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21349223

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Office converted to prep kitchen without plan review. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 21349208

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator today and filled out. Corrected On-Site Warning

32-04-4

Detail 21349222

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21349207

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 21349209

Basic - Clean glasses, ice bucket cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner in both kitchen s and are exposed to dust Corrected On-Site Warning

21-05-5

Detail 21349212

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under salmon Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21349202

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in side prep area Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21349201

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food in sushi area Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21349218

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21349219

Basic - Food stored on floor. In side prep area Containers of food on floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-06-5

Detail 21349214

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop touching raw chicken Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21349213

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit in bar area. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21349203

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in sushi bar Corrected On-Site Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21349211

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 21349206

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Green onion cut before washing per operator Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 21349217

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over ready to eat noodles in hibachi grill area Corrected On-Site Warning

21-08-4

Detail 21349204

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500+ppm 200ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21349198

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles in sushi bar not labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 12, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

31b-04-4

Detail 21006817

Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic