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Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
January 22, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 4
Waku Waku currently has an A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 22, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Waku Waku currently has an A grade.
Waku Waku was last inspected on January 22, 2026.
Waku Waku's latest inspection score was 9 points.
Waku Waku had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50100043
Last updated: October 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Waku Waku has received an A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2026 and September 2023. Its latest score was 9, lower than its September 2023 score of 13.
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Waku Waku's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Waku Waku is located at 269 36th Street in Brooklyn, NY 11232.
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