Wakame Sushi
875 State Rd 559, Auburndale, FL 33823 · Permanent Food Service · License 6308856
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 2 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 2 basic-15
- Complaint after follow-up on Jul 7Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score65
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitOct 2, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw beef stored over sauce in walk in cooler, employee moved sauce.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed utensils in sink at sushi station, employee removed utensils from sink.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed at sink next to ice machine. Employee replaced paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 7 employees on duty.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Missing dates and names.
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed in vegetables in flip top unit, employee removed bowl.
Fixed on the spot
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier complaint checkFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Complaint after follow-up
- Follow-up visitJul 7, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
Administrative complaint
At the first visit
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 11 employees
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.