Sauwce's Kitchen

1205 West 49 Street, Hialeah, FL 33013

American

Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Sauwce's Kitchen has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 13, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Hialeah restaurant scores 76. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glassfront cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**

05-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**

50-09-4

Oct 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler training from ServSafe through National Restaurant Association. Provided operator with information to locate approved provider. **Warning**

53B-03-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glassfront cooler. **Warning**

05-09-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Sep 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by box of canola oil

31A-09-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle in chest freezer

12B-13-4

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Operator provided digital thermometer. During thermometer check, thermometer measured hot water at 40F° rather than actual temperature of 87F°

05-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee JBL speaker on prep table next to equipment and food items. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Nov 16, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Standing reach in cooler: raw beef patties ,operator removed to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. (45F - Cold holding ) **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust.

36-34-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest unit.

14-69-4

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Oct 15, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sauwce's Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sauwce's Kitchen on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Sauwce's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Sauwce's Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Sauwce's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sauwce's Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sauwce's Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Sauwce's Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sauwce's Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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