WAJIRO'S RESTAURANT

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open to the public with an expired license since 10/01/25. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in cooler flan (48F - Cold Holding); coconut flan (48F - Cold Holding); pork tamales (55F - Cold Holding); white rice (54F - Cold Holding); ropa vieja (56F - Cold Holding); oxtail (54F - Cold Holding) as per operator door was constantly open at time of preparation, for less than 4 hrs. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at triple sink. Warning

Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Observed behind bar. Operator placed at six inches from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bowls in standing water 95F on steam table. Operator placed on stove for reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan heavily dusty at washing area. Warning

High 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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw breaded chicken stored over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler Warning

High 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

High 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 - 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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at front counter bar area. Warning

Intermediate - 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 - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishwashing machine soiled. Warning

Basic - 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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on prep table across from cook line. Warning

Basic - 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

Basic - 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

Basic - 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

Basic - 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

Basic - 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

Basic - 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

Basic - 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

Basic - 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

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at salad station. Operator started to dry out water. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - 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

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ground beef stored inside non food grade bags inside walk in freezer. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/01/24. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked shredded beef inside reach in cooler at storage area. Employee properly arranged products. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at triple sink soiled with mold like substance. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container inside hand sink at kitchen. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. 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. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty at kitchen. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole fish (frozen) thawing at room temperature inside triple sink. Warning

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put in gloves without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee followed instructions and proceeded to wash hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (76F - Cold Holding) on prep table across stove. As per employee for approximately 45 min. Employee placed in ice bath for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen. Employee started to wash equipment during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed faucets and bag case stored on hand sink next to triple sink. Employee removed the items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for food employees employees hired for more than 60 days. Carlos C, Carlos E. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed roasted pork cooked the day before without date mark. Manager properly dated the product. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over walk-in freezer. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor behind kitchen equipment. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 scoops stored in standing water 90F next to steam table. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at restroom storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also reach in cooler door gaskets at front counter soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled at storage area. Warning

High 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

High 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

High 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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed brush and plastic containers inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Warning

Intermediate - 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

Intermediate - 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

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station. Warning

Basic - 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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on preparation table across stove. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employee in food preparation wearing watch. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair restraint while preparing food. Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar. Manager removed the scoop from the ice. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 86F next to steam table. Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris at kitchen. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both restrooms and one restroom at storage room. Warning

Basic - 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

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior bottom have accumulation of soil residues. Observed across cook line. Warning

Basic - 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

Basic - 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

Basic - 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

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking from pipe under hand wash sink next to walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: At the time of inspection observed still leaking from pipe under hand wash sink next to walk in freezer. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed no chlorine test kit available. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: At the time of inspection observed current license still not displayed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking from pipe under hand wash sink next to walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: At the time of inspection observed still leaking from pipe under hand wash sink next to walk in freezer. Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ground beef stored on Nonfood-grade bags. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license dating 10/01/2023.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw breaded chicken over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator rearranged the food items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees not changing gloves as needed after prolonged wear. Discussed with operator correct procedures. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (55F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator moved the items inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written procedures for vomit/diarrhea events available. Discussed and emailed to operator. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black soiled cutting board at 3 compartment sink.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - 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/. 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.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no ambient thermometer provided. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no employee agreement available. Discussed and email to employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside consome under prep table across cooke line. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents dusty throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at 3 compartment sink and throughout kitchen kitchen.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cold holding unit in disrepair.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next walk in freezer door.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken next to steam table. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowl without handle inside pork at reach in cooler across kitchen. Operator removed the handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 scoops in standing water at 82F next to steam table. Operator removed the utensils from the water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board next to reach in cooler.

Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed: Next door establishment used as storage area for the Restaurant. Also observed two mattresses plus personal belongings as a sign of someone is living under that space. According to the management is a transitory moment for someone in need. Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside teach in cooler next to kitchen entrance.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket with black mold-like substance on reach in cooler across cook line.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed throughout the kitchen area.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tomato paste, cooked pork and red peppers not covered inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operator covers the food items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole fish (frozen) thawed in an improper manner. Operator started to run run water for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking from pipe under hand wash sink next to walk in freezer.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt in a plastic container not labeled at kitchen preparation table across cook line. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken, raw beef stored directly grocery plastic bag inside walk in freezer.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired on 07-10-21.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooked oil near cook line. Observed operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Prep table rush kitchen.

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Plastic container with rice disrepair near cook line area.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.