WAKU WAKU in Sunset Park (West)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 22, 2026
📍 269 36 STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11232 ·
🍽️ Japanese
Overview
Waku Waku in Sunset Park holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection. The Japanese restaurant has received Grade A on both of its graded inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
WAKU WAKU in Sunset Park (West): Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jan 22, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Jun 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Thawing procedure improper.
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 ...
GRADE A
Sep 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operatio...
Dec 14, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
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.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign ...
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WAKU WAKU in Sunset Park (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was WAKU WAKU last inspected?
- WAKU WAKU was last inspected on January 22, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is WAKU WAKU's current health grade?
- WAKU WAKU currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has WAKU WAKU had?
- WAKU WAKU has 4 health inspections on record from December 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at WAKU WAKU?
- The worst inspection score recorded at WAKU WAKU was 34 points on June 4, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has WAKU WAKU ever received a Grade C?
- No. WAKU WAKU has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.