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 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed mixed seafood stored inside nonfood grade bags inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (46F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per manager it was cooked at 6pm from the previous day and placed inside walk in cooler approximately at 10pm and has not been taken out since that time. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (46F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per manager it was cooked at 6pm from the previous day and placed inside walk in cooler approximately at 10pm and has not been taken out since that time. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed brush and plastic containers inside hand wash sink at kitchen. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test strips provided. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. review/. Observed Next door establishment used as storage room for the Restaurant. In use five units, three reach in freezers and two reach in coolers with bottle of wines and merchandise. Several shelves for dry storage and wine. The room is enclosed and has a restroom with toilet and hand sink. Spoke with Plan Reviewer James Coheen and stated that they have received the application and are working on plans but plans have not been uploaded. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station. **Warning**
Basic 13
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside sugar plastic container on shelve next to microwave. Employee removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on preparation table across stove. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employee in food preparation wearing watch. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair restraint while preparing food. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar. Manager removed the scoop from the ice. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 86F next to steam table. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris at kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both restrooms and one restroom at storage room. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also reach in freezer door gaskets soiled. Next to cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior bottom have accumulation of soil residues. Observed across cook line. **Warning**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored with the food-contact surface up on shelve at kitchen entrance. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork chops 55F thawing at room temperature inside triple sink as per employee for an hour and a half. Employee started seasoning and then placed product inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on cutting board on steam table, also on preparation table across grill. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:06 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.