Waku Waku

269 36 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Waku Waku stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 22, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brooklyn restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Jun 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Sep 28, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waku Waku last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waku Waku on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waku Waku?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waku Waku.

How does Waku Waku compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Waku Waku most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Waku Waku's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waku Waku 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 Waku Waku inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waku Waku is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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