WAKAME SUSHI
875 STATE RD 559, Auburndale FL 33823 · 407- 929-7708
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 form to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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. 11 employees
May 7, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Operator removed from non food grade bags
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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. 11 employees
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line and by prep entrance to sushi station, operator removed knives from cook line.
Walk in cooler interior/ have accumulation of soil residues on the floor. Blood from raw meats
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler Raw chicken over raw shell eggs, operator removed raw chicken from over raw shell eggs.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in hand washing sink next to the ice machine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink cook line and next to the ice machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line location
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed from handle from ice.
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over containers of sauce, employee reversed storage to comply.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels replenished.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap replacement.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pinkish debris on interior flap.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm), employee replaced empty chlorine container.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen, employee replaced paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen, employee replenished soap.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of sauce on walk in cooler floor, employees removed containers from floor.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack. Employee removed ice scoop from drain rack.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over sauce in walk in cooler.
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 form to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in dish area, operator replaced paper towels.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler and freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at soft drink station, operator removed handle from ice.
Sep 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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