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 3
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler cooling overnight: noodles 47f, fried sushi roll 47f, fried krab stick 47f, and cooked chicken 46f. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler cooling overnight: noodles 47f, fried sushi roll 47f, fried krab stick 47f, cooked chicken 46f, krab salad 46f, and cubed beef 46f.
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk-in cooler cooling overnight: krab salad 46f, and cubed beef 46f. See stop sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
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/ Many food handler employees with no food manager present.
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used as scoops for sauce and breading. Operator removed cups during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Both new and old garbage around dumpster. Operator began cleaning garbage during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Sprayer leaking at pre-rinse sink. Upon inspection, leaking area wrapped in plastic wrap.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 1:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.