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Wild Ginger Hibachi

415A Mary Esther Cut-Off, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Wild Ginger Hibachi has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average sits at 96, which Wild Ginger Hibachi's 90 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups with no handles used as scoops for sushi rice in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food items in boxes stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
90
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed upon inspection, hand wash sink in service area blocked by cutting board. Manager removed cutting board during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed ponzu sauce and vegetable oil stored on floor of dry storage area. Staff corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Upon inspection, scoop handle observed in contact with sugar in storage container.
10-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Upon inspection, plastic cup observed in rice storage container.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection observed Co2 tank not secured in dry storage area.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed three damaged ceiling tiles in dry storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Upon inspection observed one sticky fly tape over dish machine area and another over make table in kitchen.
35B-08-4
61
Dec 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for uncooked rice in large white covered rice bin not stored with a handle out/above rice.
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of onions and a bucket of cut lettuce/vegetables stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not secured at drink syrup station.
51-11-4
86
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. raw chicken stored over raw beef I walk in freezer on speed rack.
08A-17-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks not secure at drink syrup station. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
70
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Upon inspection observed raw chicken stored above unwashed carrots in walk in cooler right side.
08A-04-5
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. Handout provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Handout provided.
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
67
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-09: Manager has Hospitality Resource certificates but has not completed training for staff. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Upon call back inspection no current employee training available. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wild Ginger Hibachi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wild Ginger Hibachi on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wild Ginger Hibachi?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wild Ginger Hibachi.

How does Wild Ginger Hibachi compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

Wild Ginger Hibachi most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has Wild Ginger Hibachi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wild Ginger Hibachi have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wild Ginger Hibachi 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 Wild Ginger Hibachi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wild Ginger Hibachi is inspected around three times per year on average.

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