Wasabi Japanese Cuisine
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
55
Score
Across the available record, Wasabi Japanese Cuisine has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 15, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Warwick restaurant, which scores around 86. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as vegetables) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Staff moved the eggs during this inspection.
3-302.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knives) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Staff, washed, rinsed, and sanitized the knives during this inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (nozzles at the beverage station) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Staff washed, rinsed, and sanitized the nozzles during this inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the kitchen have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of flour and rice. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of shelving in the waitress station area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving throughout the kitchen, gaskets on the prep unit, fans in the refrigerators, refrigerator in the waitress station, and hood/vent in the kitchen have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. -The non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in cooler and floors in the walk-in freezer observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
55
Jun 10, 2024
Reinspection for Opening
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Door sweep needs to be extended so entire door is tight fitting.
6-202.15
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors/pipes were observed with an accumulation of food debris and grease. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary.
6-501.12
90
Jun 6, 2024
Opening
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arrranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. Fish and beef were relocated in the walk-in and stored properly.
3-302.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was disposed of.
4-601.11(A)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hot water at the kitchen handsink was turned off during arrival. Hot water was turned back on. Hot water must always be available at the hand wash sink.
5-103.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the kitchen have an accumulation of grease and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Door sweep to be lowered.
6-202.15
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Bags of food were observed stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving and portable fans in the kitchen have an accumulation of dust, food residue, grease and other debris. Establishment to clean all non food contact surfaces.
4-602.13
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wasabi Japanese Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wasabi Japanese Cuisine on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wasabi Japanese Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wasabi Japanese Cuisine.
How does Wasabi Japanese Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Warwick?
Wasabi Japanese Cuisine most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.
Has Wasabi Japanese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wasabi Japanese Cuisine have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wasabi Japanese Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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