WASABI HOUSE
4799 US 90, Pace FL 32571 · 850-994-9068
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found in the following locations: 1 on floor near rear door to exterior, 1 inside empty soy sauce bucket in dishwashing area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2016015977 | Mar 22, 2016 | Apr 28, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found in the following locations: 1 on floor near rear door to exterior, 1 inside empty soy sauce bucket in dishwashing area.
May 6, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found in the following locations: 1 on floor near rear door to exterior, 1 inside empty soy sauce bucket in dishwashing area.
May 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. Upon inspection, observed 10 ppm reading for dishmachine. Employee checked sanitizer container and primed sanitizer for machine and 50 ppm reading was observed.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found in the following locations: 1 on floor near rear door to exterior, 1 inside empty soy sauce bucket in dishwashing area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Upon inspection, observed bowl used as scoop in sugar container in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. Upon inspection observed dead roaches in the following locations: 5 inside ceiling light covering in dishwashing area, 1 inside light ceiling covering in kitchen area, 2 inside ceiling light covering in cook line area, 2 on floor in dry storage area.
Food stored on floor. Upon inspection, observed cans of tomato puree and ketchup store on floor in dry storage area.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Upon inspection, observed 2 units of thawed tuna sealed in vacuum packages in reach-in cooler near front counter of establishment. Operator discarded packages of fish during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed egg rolls 45f, springs rolls 45f in reach-in cooler. Operator stated items have been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator moved both items to colder holding unit for cooling during inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Upon inspection, observed bottle of bleach stored on top of bucket of soy sauce in kitchen area. Operator moved container of bleach to another location in kitchen during inspection.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Upon inspection, observed 2 units of thawed tuna sealed in vacuum packages in reach-in cooler near front counter of establishment.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Upon inspection, current license not displayed at establishment. Operator was able to show proof of current license on laptop during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection, observed build-up of grease on inside of kitchen hoods at establishment.
Stored food not covered. Upon inspection, observed storage bin on storage rack of Rangoon in walk-in freezer uncovered.
May 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. Employee drink bottle stored in drink ice. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee drink bottle stored in drink ice.
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. Operator was unable to provide proof of training for employees during inspection. All employees over 60 days.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce and rice cooker cooking rice stored on floor. Operator corrected storage using inspection.
Sep 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. Dishmachine sanitizer reading 0 ppm. Operator setup triple sink with chlorine in lieu of dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for uncooked rice.
Stored food not covered. Observed dumplings in walk-in freezer uncovered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk containers of dry ingredients with no label
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4797 US 90, Pace — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef and shell eggs in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tempura shrimp 74f for 1.5 hours.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available. Inspector used own strips to verify chlorine level. Inspector left some strips with operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops for bulk dry ingredients in kitchen. Operator removed bowls during inspection.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in area above walk-in cooler and freezer
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in cracks between prep tables in kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles for bulk dry ingredients in kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk dry ingredients in kitchen not bearing label.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4797 US 90, Pace — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sinks at prep station and on cook line filled with various kitchen items. Operator removed items during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense foods Single service bowl used as scoop for rice. Operator removed bowl during inspection.
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