Wasabi House

4797 Us 90, Pace, FL 32571

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2023, Wasabi House has eight inspections in the public record. On Dec 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Pace restaurants (averaging 93), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Employee drink bottle stored in drink ice. See stop sale.

08B-56-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee drink bottle stored in drink ice.

01B-13-4

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. Operator was unable to provide proof of training for employees during inspection. All employees over 60 days. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce and rice cooker cooking rice stored on floor. Operator corrected storage using inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Sep 12, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 11, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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. Dishmachine sanitizer reading 0 ppm. Operator setup triple sink with chlorine in lieu of dishmachine. **Warning**

22-41-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed dumplings in walk-in freezer uncovered.

08B-12-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for uncooked rice.

14-01-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk containers of dry ingredients with no label

02D-01-5

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sinks at prep station and on cook line filled with various kitchen items. Operator removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense foods Single service bowl used as scoop for rice. Operator removed bowl during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 68f for two hours

03B-01-6

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 5 lb can of oyster sauce with large dent

01B-01-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 45f for one hour

03A-02-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups wet nesting at server station.

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in dry storage hallway

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in crack between prep tables on cook line

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. Handle for scoop used for noodles on cook line. Operator moved scoop handle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils used for rice stored in standing water at 78f.

10-07-4

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Operator states broccoli in walk in cooler was not washed prior to preparation.

08B-39-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service bowls used as scoops for multiple items in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not secured. Operator secured tanks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wasabi House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wasabi House on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wasabi House?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wasabi House.

How does Wasabi House compare to other restaurants in Pace?

Wasabi House most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Pace average of 93.

Has Wasabi House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wasabi House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Wasabi House 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 Wasabi House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wasabi House is inspected around three times per year on average.

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