Waku Waku

269 36 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(917) 696-8959

Current Inspection Grade: A
Current Grade: A
Last Graded: 12/02/2021
 
 

At A Glance

Waku Waku has an average score of 19 from 3 scored inspections (see inspection history). The average is between 14 and 27, which equates to having a B average. This shows that Waku Waku may not be consistently maintaining a high level of control over food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.

An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.

Inspection History

09/28/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 13 | A
  1. (Critical) Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
  2. 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.
12/14/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 31 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) 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.
  2. (Critical) After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
  3. (Critical) Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
  4. (Critical) Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
  5. 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.
12/14/2022 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
  1. “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
12/02/2021 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | Score: 13 | A
  1. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
  2. (Critical) Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
  3. Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.

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