WAKO JAPANESE CUISINE
5045 N 9TH AVE · PENSACOLA · Escambia County · FL 32504
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – 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 chlorine sanitizer is empty upon inspection. Operator did not have any to replace and has to order more. Operator set up sanitizer in triple sink until more sanitizer is delivered. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs on shelf over cut, ready to eat onions. Some eggs are cracked with liquid dried on surface. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator does not have any test strips to check sanitizer concentration.
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ Food manager Khin is not present, 11 food handlers present. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment has blank form. Establishment is using sushi rice under time as a public health control.
Basic 2
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed several cups without handles being used as scoops for sauces throughout establishment. Operator removed cups during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed washed single use plastic containers that were to be reused for krab salad and other items. Operator threw away these containers. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 11:49 AM.
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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.