WAJIRO'S RESTAURANT
12670 SW 8 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at triple sink soiled with mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Observed Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at triple sink soiled with mold like substance. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/14/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at salad station. Operator started to dry out water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at salad station. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table across from cook line in kitchen area. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Observed on prep table across from cook line in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/14/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishwashing machine soiled. **Warning**
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles to double door reach in cooler in dry storage area soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on prep table across from cook line. **Warning**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal water bottle stored on prep table across from cook line in kitchen area. **Warning**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food prep with no hair restraint. Operator put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of cooked pork stored on the floor under handwashing sink next to cook line in kitchen area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives stored between prep table and reach in cooler at salad station. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in container of ceviche in walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 82F on prep table across from cook line . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink next to dishwasher. Also observed no handwashing sign in women's restroom. Also observed no handwashing sign in employee bathroom. Provided form operator printed and posted sign in all bathrooms. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets to reach in cooler at front counter bar area soiled. Also observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at salad station. Operator started to dry out water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table across from cook line in kitchen area. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked yuca (92F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. As per operator for more than two hours. Operator segregated yuca to be discarded. **Warning**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw breaded chicken stored over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked yuca (92F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. As per operator for more than two hours. Operator segregated yuca to be discarded. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed heavy cream (57F - Cold Holding) on prep table across from cook line. As per operator for 20 minutes. Operator placed product on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic wrap stored in handwashing sink next to dishwasher. Operator removed plastic wrap. Also observed dirty container and utensil stored in handwashing sink across from cook line in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at front counter bar area. **Warning**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Claudia, Carlos M, Reynaldo M. Alexei P all hired over 60 days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 20 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty at kitchen. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole fish (frozen) thawing at room temperature inside triple sink. **Warning**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ground beef stored inside non food grade bags inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/01/24. **Admin Complaint**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked shredded beef inside reach in cooler at storage area. Employee properly arranged products. **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at triple sink soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container inside hand sink at kitchen. **Warning**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Claudia, Carlos M, Reynaldo M. Alexei P all hired over 60 days. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen. Employee started to wash equipment during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed can opener soiled at kitchen. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over walk-in freezer. **Warning**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor behind kitchen equipment. **Warning**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line. **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 scoops stored in standing water 90F next to steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at restroom storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also reach in cooler door gaskets at front counter soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled at storage area. **Warning**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put in gloves without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee followed instructions and proceeded to wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (76F - Cold Holding) on prep table across stove. As per employee for approximately 45 min. Employee placed in ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen. Employee started to wash equipment during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed faucets and bag case stored on hand sink next to triple sink. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for food employees employees hired for more than 60 days. Carlos C, Carlos E. **Warning**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed roasted pork cooked the day before without date mark. Manager properly dated the product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).