Wow Wow Hawaiian

3110 Fruitville Commons Blvd 103, Sarasota, FL 34240

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Wow Wow Hawaiian seven times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Wow Wow Hawaiian on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 29, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical sanitizer stored with almonds in the back. Operator removed the almonds. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their chlorine triple sink. Operator states they usually use quaternary and have the strips for that but ran out and switched to chlorine.

16-37-1

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag stored over dry goods in the back area. Operator removed the bag. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a rice scoop in standing 100F water. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over prepped vegetables in their reach in cooler. Operator moved the fish. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its package before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of it

01B-13-4

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their triple sink at 450ppm quaternary.

41-18-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on their ice machine bin.

22-20-5

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 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its package before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of it. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-09-1

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their salad station cutting board heavily grooved.

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed crates of bananas stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed an employee wash their hands for less than 10 seconds. Instructed the employee and had them rewash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-17-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator was unable to provide the current license.

50-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple scoop handles in contact with food products in the kitchen. Operator removed the scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-01-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed a missing drain plug. **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in the ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards.

14-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in food for the container of flour. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jul 19, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wow Wow Hawaiian last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wow Wow Hawaiian on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wow Wow Hawaiian?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wow Wow Hawaiian.

How does Wow Wow Hawaiian compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Wow Wow Hawaiian most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Wow Wow Hawaiian's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wow Wow Hawaiian 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 Wow Wow Hawaiian inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wow Wow Hawaiian is inspected around two times per year on average.

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