WAKO JAPANESE CUISINE
5045 North 9th Avenue
Pensacola, Florida, 32504
Courtyard Apartments at Cordova
Escambia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
Location Map
Loading map...
Nearby Locations
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03D-02-5: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. In walk-in cooler cooling overnight: noodles 47f, fried sushi roll 47f, fried krab stick 47f, and cooked chicken 46f. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Items moved from walk-in cooler to kitchen without temperature control: noodles 48f for 1.5 hour, fried sushi rolls 57f for 1.5 hours, fried krab sticks 49f for 1.5 hours. Operator voluntary threw away items during inspection. Cooked chicken at 41f (moved to reach-in cooler). **Time Extended**
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk-in cooler cooling overnight: krab salad 46f, and cubed beef 46f. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: In walk-in cooler: krab salad 44f Ambient Cooling 1.25 hours, cubed beef 44f prepped previous day. See stop sale. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2025 revealed 2 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/27/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used as scoops for sauce and breading. Operator removed cups during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Both new and old garbage around dumpster. Operator began cleaning garbage during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Sprayer leaking at pre-rinse sink. Upon inspection, leaking area wrapped in plastic wrap.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler cooling overnight: noodles 47f, fried sushi roll 47f, fried krab stick 47f, and cooked chicken 46f. See stop sale. **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler cooling overnight: noodles 47f, fried sushi roll 47f, fried krab stick 47f, cooked chicken 46f, krab salad 46f, and cubed beef 46f.
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk-in cooler cooling overnight: krab salad 46f, and cubed beef 46f. See stop sale. **Warning**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Many food handler employees with no food manager present.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-71-4:Basic - Observed: Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Glass door for sushi unit repaired with tape. Operator already has replacement door on order. Priority: Basic
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Business sold to new owner. No application submitted. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
- 10-17-4:Basic - Observed: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between cold holding unit and table in kitchen. Operator removed knife during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in reach-in cooler at 46f for 45 minutes, chicken in walk-in cooler at 46f for 20 minutes. Priority: High Priority
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).