WAJIRO'S RESTAURANT
12670 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331841424
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-01-5High 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-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw breaded chicken stored over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler **Warning**
01B-02-5High 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-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – 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-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at front counter bar area. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 13
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishwashing machine soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – 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**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on prep table across from cook line. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – 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**
13-03-4Basic – 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-38-4Basic – 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**
10-17-4Basic – 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**
10-06-5Basic – 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**
10-07-4Basic – 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-04-4Basic – 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**
23-03-4Basic – 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**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at salad station. Operator started to dry out water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:56 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.