WABI SABI

Name: WABI SABI
Address: 455 N COURTNEY PKWAY, MERRITT ISLAND, FL, 32953, US
Rating: 60.4

455 N COURTNEY PKWAY, MERRITT ISLAND, FL 32953

License #1504658

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60.4 Grade F / 100

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WABI SABI in MERRITT ISLAND currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 60.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 37 total violations — 5 critical, 5 major, 27 minor.

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[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator is using a neighboring business front to store food and single service products

Administrative complaint recommended
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tilapia in commercial packaging bearing indicator label not completely removed from bags.
[06-09-1] 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. Fully thawed raw tilapia in commercial packaging bearing indicator label not completely removed from bags. SEE STOP SALE
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between prep sink and wall. Moved to dish
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On top shelf over salad station
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding surfaces have an accumulation of grease dripping
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple pallets and shopping carts
[38-11-4] Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Hood Lights not on while cooking.
[22-13-5] Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Tea spouts heavily soiled
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in coolers under sushi bar raw tuna (48F - Cold Holding); Krab (48F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (56F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (58F - Cold Holding). In reach-in coolers on cook line raw beef (56F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (57F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (62F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (58F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (58F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (62F - Cold Holding); blanched broccoli (51F - Cold Holding). All stored above fill line of units
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator is using a neighboring business front to store food and single service products
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please renew as soon as possible

Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in cooler overnight. raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); dumplings (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold holding); salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47F - Cold Holding); broth (61F - Cold Holding); tendon (47F - Cold Holding); tripe (47F - Cold Holding)
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in sushi area are soiled
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe beneath prep sink leaking
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in kitchen. Put squeeze bottle of soap at sink.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom door
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Koon no proof of training.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current, not posted. Establishment is open and operating.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Greg and Koon. Provided agreement and they signed.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); dumplings (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold holding); salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47F - Cold Holding); broth (61F - Cold Holding); tendon (47F - Cold Holding); tripe (47F - Cold Holding) in cooler overnight
[35B-12-4] Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Part of soffit missing around exterior around entire building
[33-36-4] Excessive growth if vines growing up the lattice into the soffit and on the roof of the patio area building.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Large hole in ceiling above 3 door reach in cooler
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind dishwasher.

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