Wajiro's Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
95
Score
Wajiro's Restaurant has been inspected 16 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Wajiro's Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
16
Inspections
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan heavily dusty at washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
50-17-3
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at triple sink. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Observed behind bar. Operator placed at six inches from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-14-5
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**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan heavily dusty at washing area. **Warning**
23-03-4
61
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over shredded mozzarella inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operator properly rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread inside non food grade bag inside walk in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can blade opener soiled a ext to cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled over trip,e sink. Operator started to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen area. Operator posted the sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water stored inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on prep table across cook line. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
52
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Observed Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at triple sink soiled with mold like substance. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Mar 11, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
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**
03D-01-5
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**
03A-02-5
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**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw breaded chicken stored over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-04-5
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**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at front counter bar area. **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. Observed food employees Claudia, Carlos M, Reynaldo M. Alexei P all hired over 60 days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishwashing machine soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
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**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on prep table across from cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
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**
40-06-5
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**
13-03-4
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**
08B-38-4
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**
10-17-4
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**
10-06-5
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**
10-07-4
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**
31B-04-4
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**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at salad station. Operator started to dry out water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-49-6
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**
21-12-4
21
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/01/24. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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**
08A-05-6
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**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container inside hand sink at kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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**
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty at kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole fish (frozen) thawing at room temperature inside triple sink. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
41
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed can opener soiled at kitchen. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
86
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
12A-07-5
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**
22-02-4
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**
31A-11-4
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**
53B-02-5
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**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over walk-in freezer. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor behind kitchen equipment. **Warning**
36-22-4
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**
10-20-4
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**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at restroom storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
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**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled at storage area. **Warning**
22-16-4
33
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed brush and plastic containers inside hand wash sink at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Did not observed brush and plastic containers inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Observed box stored on kitchen hand sink. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on preparation table across stove. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on preparation table across stove. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar. Manager removed the scoop from the ice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Observed Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 86F next to steam table. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Observed hood filters soiled. Also reach in freezer door gaskets soiled. Next to cook line. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Observed 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. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
70
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
22
Feb 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: During the callback inspection on 2/13/2024 verified onBase for plans. At the time there was no evidence of plans submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Dec 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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**
51-16-7
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**
29-11-4
86
Oct 16, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
16-37-1
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**
51-16-7
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**
50-09-4
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**
29-11-4
74
Oct 13, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ground beef stored on Nonfood-grade bags. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
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**
03A-02-5
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**
12A-09-4
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**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license dating 10/01/2023.
50-17-3
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black soiled cutting board at 3 compartment sink.
22-02-4
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**
16-37-1
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.
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no ambient thermometer provided. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
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**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at 3 compartment sink and throughout kitchen kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cold holding unit in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next walk in freezer door.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken next to steam table. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
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**
10-01-5
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**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board next to reach in cooler.
21-04-4
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**
43-01-4
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**
08B-12-5
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**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking from pipe under hand wash sink next to walk in freezer.
29-11-4
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**
02D-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside teach in cooler next to kitchen entrance.
05-09-4
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.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
21-10-4
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**
14-01-5
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.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed
50-09-4
11
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 26 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. Observed at
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in nonfood grade bags in walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork in shelves inside walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning supplies stored inside front hand wash sink. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area.
31B-02-4
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Manager restocked during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta, fish ceviche and cooked pork not date marked inside walk-in cooler. As per Manager over 24 hours. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed croutons and fried sticks container not identified in shelve next to 3 compartment sink.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food stored not covered inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 2 doors unit in kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in 2 doors unit in kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen area near walk in cooler entrance. Also in women's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 86° F in steam table.
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cooking oil container stored on floor in kitchen area. Also food stored on floor inside walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area near 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
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. Observed fish (frozen) in walk in cooler. Explained to Manager how to thawed properly.
06-09-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in ceviche container inside walk-in cooler. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
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Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw pork in shelves inside walk in cooler. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in-nonfood grade bags inside reach in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Manager removed to clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with boxes . Employee removed boxes during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located next to dishwasher machine. Manager restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked steak, beans, cooked pork not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar, rice and beans containers. Also a cup inside of ceviche container. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in door handles in reach in cooler next to preparation table in kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
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. Observed tuna and salmon in walk in cooler. Inspector coach manager how to thaw ROP package in properly procedures.
06-09-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen area. Also a container with cooked steak. Employee removed from floor and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plates and bowls in rack in kitchen area.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked steak,cooked yuca and cooked pork not covered in shelves in walk in cooler. Employee cover food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. Also in front counter.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wajiro's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wajiro's Restaurant on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wajiro's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Wajiro's Restaurant.
How does Wajiro's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Wajiro's Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Wajiro's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wajiro's Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wajiro's Restaurant 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 Wajiro's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wajiro's Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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