Pepperdine University Waves Cafe
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90263
How the BiteKarma score works
Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.
At a glance
- Passed 7 of 7 graded inspections since 2023.
- Last inspected Mar 11, 2026: passed with 3 violations, 1 critical.
- Keeps coming up: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures, cited 4 times, plus 9 other repeat issues.
- 3 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 7 visits
- 2026
- Passed Mar 11
Routine Inspection
3 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
- 2025
- Passed Dec 9
Routine Inspection
3 violations
- Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- Minor Thermometers provided and accurate
- Passed Jul 24
Routine Inspection
6 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Minor Floors, walls and ceilings: properly built, maintained in good repair and clean
- Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
- Minor Consumer self-service facilities properly constructed and maintained
- Minor Equipment/utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity
- Passed Jan 21
Routine Inspection
7 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Minor Equipment/utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity
- Minor Plumbing: plumbing in good repair, proper backflow devices
- Minor Floors, walls and ceilings: properly built, maintained in good repair and clean
- Minor Food properly stored; food storage containers identified
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
- Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
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