Sawa
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
43
Score
The most recent inspection at Sawa, located at 360 San Lorenzo Ave Ste# 1500 in Coral Gables, FL, resulted in a high-risk score of 43. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and twelve minor violations. Notably, repeat violations were observed for mold-like substances in the ice machine and a missing ceiling tile.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
43
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 13 minor violations.
33
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
33
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
33
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
45
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
45
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Violations — Mar 30, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at storage area ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in containers of flour at dry storage area.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above coffee prep station. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vents throughout kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at waiter station between reach in coolers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed throughout. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at both microwaves in kitchen. Operator began to clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at standing reach in cooler next to dish washing area. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at dish washing area hand sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed package of salmon filet and box of calamari on storage rack thawing at room temperature. Operator removed and placed into running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled with grease build up.
36-50-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed at sushi station reach in cooler wiping cloth covering premade sushi rolls. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at storage area hand sink used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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