Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
5
Score
Across the available record, Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse has 22 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 22, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 16 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “dead roaches on premises” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
22
Inspections
14
Critical latest
3
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Complaint Full
14 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw sushi dynamite roll (98F - Hot Holding); cooked fried shrimp (76F - Hot Holding), both items stored after cooking at sushi bar area sitting out on counter top for approximately 1 hr. Employee stated discarded after 4 hrs but items not on Time paperwork. Added both items on Time paperwork during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed 1 large bus tub of white rice and 1 large pan of cooked carrots from prep table in kitchen area under Time to be discarded at 3pm was place back in walk in cooler around 230pm by employee. Went back in walk in cooler with both managers on duty at 3:05pm and both food items still there not discarded. Observed 1 pan of raw dynamite sushi roll and 1 pan of cooked fried shrimp at sushi bar sitting on counter that was place on Time during inspection was wrapped up and still left sitting out after 3 pm time marked. Reviewed with manager. Observed 3 food carts with 1 pan of raw shell eggs f other cart with 2 pans of cooked carrots also sitting out and not discarded at 3 pm time frame. Manager had employee to discard all items identified. Restaurant closes at 2:30pm and re opens for dinner after 5pm. **Warning**
03F-04-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed high temp dishwasher in use (Temperature @ 1st run 156, @ 2nd run 163) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed cook line employee with gloved hand handling raw chicken in container and then with same gloved hand handling clean equipment's and cut bell peppers and then washing same gloved hand while still on hand with cold water for 5 seconds and hand wash sink with no soap. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed cook line employee with gloved hand handling raw chicken in container and then with same gloved hand handling clean equipment's and cut bell peppers and then washing same gloved hand while still on hand with cold water for 5 seconds and hand wash sink with no soap. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-19-4
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. Observed employee handling and preparing raw onions and cut lettuce with bare hands to be stored for later use without gloves and operator had no AOP. Spoke to mana about using gloves **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook line employee with gloved hand handling raw chicken in container and then with same gloved hand handling clean equipment's and cut bell peppers and then washing same gloved hand while still on hand with cold water for 5 seconds and hand wash sink with no soap. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed cook line employee with gloved hand handling raw chicken in container and then with same gloved hand handling clean equipment's and cut bell peppers and then washing same gloved hand while still on hand with cold water for 5 seconds and hand wash sink with no soap. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 large bus tub of white rice and 1 large pan of cooked carrots from prep table in kitchen area under Time to be discarded at 3pm was place back in walk in cooler around 230pm by employee. Went back in walk in cooler with both managers on duty at 3:05pm and both food items still there not discarded. Observed 1 pan of raw dynamite sushi roll and 1 pan of cooked fried shrimp at sushi bar sitting on counter that was place on Time during inspection was wrapped up and still left sitting out after 3 pm time marked. Reviewed with manager. Observed 3 food carts with 1 pan of raw shell eggs f other cart with 2 pans of cooked carrots also sitting out and not discarded at 3 pm time frame. Manager had employee to discard all items identified. Restaurant closes at 2:30pm and re opens for dinner after 5pm. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer employee handling soiled dishes and then clean dishes without washing hands **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temp dishwasher in use (Temperature @ 1st run 156, @ 2nd run 163) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling raw shrimp in prep area and then touching walk in cooler door handle and then clean equipment without washing hands **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over teriyaki sauce in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over sauce in walk in cooler Raw fish stored over sauces in sushi bar walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At sushi bar, cut cucumbers stored on top of and covered in direct contact of non-food grade paper towel **Warning**
14-86-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than 4 food handler employees working and preparing food with no certified food manager present **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At far dining area hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At far dining area hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Under handle reach in cooler in kitchen soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over microwave area near prep table across walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents and ceiling tiles in kitchen with dust build up **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drink cup stored over prep table near food. Employee drink cup stored in upright reach in cooler
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag stored on prep table near food prep. Employee removed. Employee hat stored next to microwave on shelf over food prep. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in kitchen preparing food with bracelets on wrist
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in kitchen with no hair restraint. Employee with facial beard in kitchen preparing food with no beard guard. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line with torn gasket **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knife stored in 70F standing water at sushi bar area
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cook line equipment soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employees cutting lettuce straight out of produce box without first washing lettuce. Observed employee pealing and cutting raw onions straight out of produce bag without first washing
08B-39-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler in kitchen soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked carrots not covered in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall slide with food debris in kitchen
36-27-5
5
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching hair and clothing and then handling clean equipment and food trays for preparing food without washing hands
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep salmon stored on speed rack over sauces in walk in cooler. Raw prep salmon stored over sauces in sushi bar reach in cooler. Employee properly stored all items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing spatula in hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than 4 food handler employees preparing food with no certified manager present. Certified manager arrived during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at employee restroom hand wash sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to walk in cooler. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees restroom in kitchen with door hinge in disrepair and not self closing
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Under handle reach in cooler in kitchen soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over microwave area near prep table across walk in cooler
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen with dust build up **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag stored on reach in cooler near single service items
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Some food handler employees in kitchen and servers preparing food with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line with torn gasket **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves with encrusted debris build up
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. White rice in walk in cooler not covered
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth not stored in sanitizer bucket solution at sushi bar area. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
30
Dec 22, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in warewashing area and side dining area. Operator stated the carpet is due for cleaning in side dining area. **Warning**
36-64-5
95
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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 handled cut lemons not being heated to minimum 145F with bare hands. Discussed with operator.
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect in prep area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. ambient temperature of shelled eggs (50F-54F - Cold Holding) in walk-in-cooler. Operator stated the door was opened a lot this morning while employees stocking and prepping. Operator will minimize the number of times the door gets opened so eggs can chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in employee restroom, and no soap at hand wash sink in dining area near hibachi table. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on large ice machine across from ware washing area soiled. Also, soda gun and holster in bar area soiled. Employee cleaned soda gun and holster during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to walk-in-cooler used to store multiple cleaning pads. Operator removed green cleaning pads from he's to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in ware washing area, none at hand wash sink in dining area near hibachi table, none at hand wash sink in employee restroom. Operator replenished paper towels at all hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on both walk-in-coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Closed Bins with cut vegetables stored on floor in prep area. Operator had employee move bins to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on door of large ice machine torn/ in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in ware washing area unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and multiple vents throughout kitchen and prep area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Inner handles of multiple reach-in cooler doors in prep area and walk-in-cooler soiled.
23-24-4
32
Jun 23, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed Objectionable odors in bathroom and bar area. Establishment on open warning for Objectionable odors due in August.
36-64-5
95
Jun 10, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in bar area, restrooms, and front dining area. Operator has had plumbers come to problem solve. Drains all draining fine. **Warning**
36-64-5
95
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler, raw shell egg, stored over ready to eat butter . Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed large container of iceberg lettuce in walk-in cooler at 51F.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee food training expired 8-27-2024.
53B-14-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed bucket of sanitizer water stored on floor at entrance of kitchen. Employee removed and placed another empty bucket under sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed reach in cooler door gasket on cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between equipment on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing rubber bracelets. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on clean prep table . Employee removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without a handle used to dispense foods in reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
43
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Jan 23, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. ambient temperature of shelled eggs (62F - Cold Holding) on cart in front of cook line. Operator stated chef placed on cart to be ready for cooking but was set up too soon. Operator placed raw shelled eggs in walk-in-cooler to chill until cart is ready to go to hibachi table and be cooked. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat soy sauce in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed eggs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two soda guns in bar area soiled. Also, ice chute of large ice machine soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in employee restroom. Operator replenished paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to hibachi tables in dining area. Operator replenished soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle on bowl used to dispense rice and carrots on cook line and at sushi making station. Operator removed bowls from both foods. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in oven that is not in use. Operator cleaned and discarded dead roach. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups next to soda dispensing machine at front service area unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives stored between two reach-in coolers on cook line. Operator removed knives to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on both walk-in-coolers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelving in walk-in-cooler has accumulation of dust and debris in walk-in-cooler next to cook line.
22-16-4
41
Oct 4, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 2 live roaches. Observed 1 live roach in bar area. Observed 1 live roach in employee restroom near mop sink. Manager killed both roaches and removed from premises. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No temperature measuring device provided on dishmachine. Observed establishment without temperature measuring device provided on dishmachine.
16-40-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed multiple employees Required employee training expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand sink at entrance of kitchen without employee hand washing sign. Inspector provided hand washing sign for establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at entrance of kitchen. Employee placed wet wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table not stored in sanitizing solution. Manager added additional bucket under sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of main ice machine soiled at the top near chute with mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handles on coolers located on cook line soiled near grill area.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled. Observed in mop sink area ceiling tile missing above dryer.
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 2 dead roaches. 1 dead roach in ware washing area. 1 dead roach in glassware cooler that is not being used. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee can of spam stored in ware washing area next to clean dishes. Manager had employee remove and store properly. Observed employee drink stored on prep table across from grill. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on table in sushi preparation area. Manager had employee remove and store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
47
Jul 26, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 9 Dead roaches. Observed 1 dead roach at soda station at entrance of kitchen. Observed 5 dead roaches under equipment on cook line. Observed 3 dead roaches in mop sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed total of 5 dead roaches. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler on cook line. 1 dead roach in door way of walk in cooler. 1 dead roach under sushi cooler located in sushi area. 2 dead in dining area under hibachi tables. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Observed 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed total of 3 dead roaches. 1 dead roach in ware washing area. 2 dead roaches on cook line. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed 2 live roaches. 1 live roach at mop sink. 1 live roach on floor at entrance of kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Observed total of 2 live roaches in kitchen. 1 live roach in hand sink on cook line. 1 live roach on floor across from grill. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
95
Jul 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 9 Dead roaches. Observed 1 dead roach at soda station at entrance of kitchen. Observed 5 dead roaches under equipment on cook line. Observed 3 dead roaches in mop sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed total of 5 dead roaches. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler on cook line. 1 dead roach in door way of walk in cooler. 1 dead roach under sushi cooler located in sushi area. 2 dead in dining area under hibachi tables. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Observed 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed total of 3 dead roaches. 1 dead roach in ware washing area. 2 dead roaches on cook line. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed 2 live roaches. 1 live roach at mop sink. 1 live roach on floor at entrance of kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
95
Jul 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed Total of 8 live Roaches. 1- live Roach at entrance of walk-in cooler. 1-live Roach at back door. 1 -live Roach in sushi area behind soda machine. 1- live Roach on prep table in the middle of kitchen next to cook rice. 4- live roaches is on floor across from grill area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed 1 live roach under reach in cooler located on cook line. Manager killed and removed from premises. Observed 1 live roach under reach in sushi cooler located on sushi area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Observed 4 live roaches in dish machine sink. Observed 3 live roaches on wall at dish machine. Observed 1 live roach on floor next to grill on cook line. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 9 Dead roaches. Observed 1 dead roach at soda station at entrance of kitchen. Observed 5 dead roaches under equipment on cook line. Observed 3 dead roaches in mop sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed total of 5 dead roaches. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler on cook line. 1 dead roach in door way of walk in cooler. 1 dead roach under sushi cooler located in sushi area. 2 dead in dining area under hibachi tables. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Observed 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Jul 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed Total of 8 live Roaches. 1- live Roach at entrance of walk-in cooler. 1-live Roach at back door. 1 -live Roach in sushi area behind soda machine. 1- live Roach on prep table in the middle of kitchen next to cook rice. 4- live roaches is on floor across from grill area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed 1 live roach under reach in cooler located on cook line. Manager killed and removed from premises. Observed 1 live roach under reach in sushi cooler located on sushi area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 9 Dead roaches. Observed 1 dead roach at soda station at entrance of kitchen. Observed 5 dead roaches under equipment on cook line. Observed 3 dead roaches in mop sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed total of 5 dead roaches. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler on cook line. 1 dead roach in door way of walk in cooler. 1 dead roach under sushi cooler located in sushi area. 2 dead in dining area under hibachi tables. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Jul 19, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed Total of 8 live Roaches. 1- live Roach at entrance of walk-in cooler. 1-live Roach at back door. 1 -live Roach in sushi area behind soda machine. 1- live Roach on prep table in the middle of kitchen next to cook rice. 4- live roaches is on floor across from grill area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen near walk-in cooler. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand sink to clean spatulas. Manager spoke to employee regarding hand washing only. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling air vents dusty throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards deeply grooved through out kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 9 Dead roaches. Observed 1 dead roach at soda station at entrance of kitchen. Observed 5 dead roaches under equipment on cook line. Observed 3 dead roaches in mop sink area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks stored on clean prep tables throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple buckets of sauces stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans in beer cooler dusty. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping cloths at grill not stored in sanitizer solution. Observed sanitizer bucket at entrance of ware washing area at 0ppm. Employee added chlorine to bucket. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
47
Apr 13, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in sushi area. Employee killed and removed from sushi area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in employee bathroom located in back room of kitchen. Manager removed and discarded. **Warning**
35A-03-4
82
Dec 20, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed meat cutter dinking a drink and proceeded to touch foods. Manager spoke to employee and he washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in walk in cooler over ready to eat butter. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket with wiping cloths at 200ppm plus (chlorine ppm). Manager removed and added water to sanitizer solution. Retested to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed employee filling water pitcher from hand sink located at entrance of kitchen. Manager reviewed with employee only hand washing only. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets in reach in coolers in sushi bar to be soiled. Observed stand alone meat cooler door handles to be soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed small foam cup of water without lid stored on prep table near to go grill area. Observed employee drinking from container without lid. Manager reviewed with employee and discarded foam cup. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine to be soiled behind splash guard. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths throughout kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution. Manager placed towels in sanitizer buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed standing water near mop sink located at back door.
29-03-4
45
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “dead roaches on premises” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse.
How does Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse most recently scored 5 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse 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 Japanese Steakhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse is inspected around six times per year on average.
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