Wakoola Grill
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
70
Score
Wakoola Grill has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hot dog (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); diced ham (48F - Cold Holding); diced turkey (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding) key lime pie (44-47F - Cold Holding) in **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handsinks at bar - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pizza make table ambient 50F - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
70
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dog (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) In cooler drawer under flattop more then four hours. New flattop grill placed ontop of cooler drawers shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); diced ham (48F - Cold Holding); diced turkey (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding) key lime pie (44-47F - Cold Holding) in make table at pizza station overnight **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ground beef over sliced turkey and diced ham in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hot dog (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); diced ham (48F - Cold Holding); diced turkey (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding) key lime pie (44-47F - Cold Holding) in **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handsinks at bar
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar
29-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pizza make table ambient 50°F
14-11-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets at ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
47
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over pineapple in walk-in. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar, both sinkd
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm, refilled and retested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
67
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (51F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (51F - Cold Holding) top of make table. In unit less then four hours. Operator placed items on ice **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table temp reading 50°F
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Illegible at handsink next to flat top
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.bottom of make table
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish in standing water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm, refilled and tested at 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-47-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Beef over fried green tomatoes in three door freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ground beef over cooked bacon in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Entire Make table on cookline. Ambient temperature 55°F. Operator states items in unit less then four hours, p,aced tcs items on ice **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near walk-in
51-11-4
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.
06-09-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door cooler
22-16-4
43
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tile by ice machine not in place **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
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. Educated operator **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table
29-49-6
82
Jun 9, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
33
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Operator installed piece on wrong spot of splitter Advised operator to move it **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4
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. Steaks on top of rte chicken Operator removed products **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Freezer items
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Advised operator to repair hand washing soap **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
36-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Straws at bar on bar top unwrapped Advised operator to remove from bar top **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce above RTE cheeses Operator moved lettuce **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wakoola Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wakoola Grill on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wakoola Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wakoola Grill.
How does Wakoola Grill compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Wakoola Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Wakoola Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wakoola Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wakoola Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Wakoola Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wakoola Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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