Shingo's Japanese Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
30
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Shingo's Japanese Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 3, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Wellington restaurants (averaging 71), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
5
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
30
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen under deep fryers floor has accumulation of food and grease debris, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef not commercially packaged over cooked pork belly commercially packaged in reach in freezer at cook line ; Raw salon not commercially packaged over Japanese pancakes commercially packaged in freezer at the back of the kitchen food stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Raw steak not commercially packed over cooked pork belly commercially packaged in reach in freezer at the back of the kitchen; advised to store properly **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust- mold like substance present on the wall by dishwasher - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator unable to fix **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw fish not commercially packaged with cooked octopus not commercially packaged in the same basket in reach in freezer at the back of the kitchen Stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef not commercially packaged over cooked pork belly commercially packaged in reach in freezer at cook line ; Raw salon not commercially packaged over Japanese pancakes commercially packaged in freezer at the back of the kitchen food stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon not commercially packaged over raw fish not commercially packaged in freezer at the back of the kitchen Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. dumplings (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding)in small cooler at the back of the kitchen As per operator food not prepared of portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food overstocked; placed in ice and moved to walk-in cooler; **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust- mold like substance present on the wall by dishwasher
36-27-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in handwashing sink at sushi station Removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
41
Mar 11, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw fish above wasabi sauce. Operator placed raw fish on lower shelf,
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observe Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator correct to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe on wall by ice machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe plastic container of soy sauce on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe in rice, Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
64
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container...covered boiled eggs with paper towel at walk in cooler , employee removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged...raw scollops directly stored top of the cooked duck , bread in reach in freezer. Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw chicken above raw sea food at reach in cooler . Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. ..sushi rice being held since last night at sushi station .
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. ..sushi rice being held since last night at sushi station . See stop sale. Employee discarded rice. Employee replaced new rice with time marked.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...scoop stored in 121°F water at kitchen, employee higher water temperature at 158°F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package...salmon fish in commercially packaged thawing at reach in cooler . Employee removed fish. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash....single serve food containers stored next to hand washing sink at sushi station.
24-27-4
35
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of paper napkins stored on the floor by Sushi counter. Operator relocated to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in multiple locations. 1. Fryer oil in plastic container on kitchen floor. 2. Soy sauce in plastic container stored on kitchen floor. 3. Plastic buckets stored on walk-in cooler floor. 4. Boxes of individual sweetener stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handles in bulk containers of sugar, brown rice, and salt. Operator replaced with handled scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
86
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Observed food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Plastic buckets placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed take out cups used in rice and sugar bins. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shingo's Japanese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shingo's Japanese Restaurant on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shingo's Japanese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shingo's Japanese Restaurant.
How does Shingo's Japanese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Wellington?
Shingo's Japanese Restaurant most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Wellington average of 71.
Has Shingo's Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shingo's Japanese Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Shingo's Japanese Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Shingo's Japanese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shingo's Japanese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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