Wagamama
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Wagamama has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris”, which has been cited four times.
Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Wagamama is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 30 bags of raw tuna in walk in cooler not removed from packaging during thawing stage. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee running dishes in the bar dish washing machine than placing them on the Matt for drying. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee grabbed Tortilla wrap with bare hand to serve to customer disscued importance of wearing gloves. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp at bar reading 140F tested 2 times disscued to wash dishes in three compartment sink in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
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 machine in the back of the kitchen.Tested 3 times at 0 ppm disscued to use the three compartment sink.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing stored pan catcher with straws inside bartender removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 30 bags of raw tuna in walk in cooler not removed from packaging during thawing stage. See stop sale **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil case stored on floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
39
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for one employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Same from last inspection **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Bar machine tested at 0 ppm restaurant will use the three compartment sink to sanitize dishes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Tested 2 times at 0 ppm bar area dish washing machine. Discussed with food manager and bar tender to use three compartment sink to sanitize dishes **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp ran 5 times at 150F-154F minimum 160F restaurant will use the three compartment sink to sanitize dishes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Tested 3 times at 152F-145F discussion with kitchen manager to use three compartment sink to wash dishes **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for one employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Still observed **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
67
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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. Bar machine tested at 0 ppm restaurant will use the three compartment sink to sanitize dishes **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp ran 5 times at 150F-154F minimum 160F restaurant will use the three compartment sink to sanitize dishes **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for one employee. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Lattic ddbsa tested at 0 rested to 700 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-45-1
64
May 1, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 10 ppm restaurant had no more quaternary sanitation but can use the dish machine to wash dishes
21-08-4
95
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sink and surface over 1000, operator will dilute until dispenser is repaired
41-27-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not equipped with a visual or audible alarm to verify the delivery of detergent and sanitizer.
16-61-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment
36-73-4
74
Jan 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On hot line standing water from Reach in cooler. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
Oct 30, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jessica wieckowski, Matthew Tate **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator has forms but not filled out. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On hot line standing water from Reach in cooler. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
70
Oct 23, 2024
Complaint Full
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in kitchen turned off scheduled for repairs across from dish area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jessica wieckowski, Matthew Tate **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by cooler on hot line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Operator has forms but not filled out. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.bar and hot line **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On hot line standing water from Reach in cooler. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-73-4
52
Feb 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jessica wieckowski, Matthew Tate, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
78
Feb 7, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 127, operator will reheat and hot hood at 135 or above. Operator also issued TPHC form to hold rice on time as a public health control. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plumbing issue faucet not dispensing water to wash hands, kitchen prep area across from dish machine. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jessica wieckowski, Matthew Tate, **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
52
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Sent to operator via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
78
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Sent to operator via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by hose from AC unit attached to it. Discussed with operator not blocking any hand sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
64
Jan 30, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wagamama last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wagamama on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wagamama?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wagamama.
How does Wagamama compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Wagamama most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Wagamama's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wagamama have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wagamama means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Wagamama inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wagamama is inspected around five times per year on average.
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