Sawa Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
74
Score
Sawa Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Boynton Beach restaurant, which scores around 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw beef stored over lemons. Operator removed. Observed below in flip top cooler raw salmon stored over teriyaki sauce. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Raw chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, and food debris at cook line.
36-27-5
74
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler below Raw salmon stored over teriyaki sauce. Operator removed. Observed in walk in cooler raw beef stored over tortillas. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler cooked rice 48-49F. Per operator food cooked last night. Observed cooling in big container. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler cooked rice 48-49F. Per operator food cooked last night. Observed cooling in big container. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at bar area scrubber found inside handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bucket of pork stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Sep 20, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored on top shelf above cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored above tofu in cook line flip top cooler, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on bottom shelf at wait station not in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches inside of control panel at ware washing machine. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
55
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of wd40 stored with dry storage items at prep area. Operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef, raw fish stored above unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at prep area hand wash sink. Soap dispenser in poor repair. Operator replaced with pump soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets at cook line flip top, sushi line reach in coolers in poor repair
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at floor drain at bar area, cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bin of raw chicken stored on floor in prep area. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bowl of raw shrimp stored on top of scallions in cook line flip top. Raw beef stored above washed vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked eel (80F - Hot Holding) commercially processed being held in table top oven for approximately 30 minutes. Operator states item is heated and then reheated for immediate service. Discussed tphc with operator. Operator added to TPHC written procedure and time marked item **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at flip top coolers
23-24-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator removed and discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-08-4
67
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored above unwashed fruits in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (72F - Cold Holding) being held on cart on cook line. Operator states item has been out for 2 hours. Operator placed back in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at cutting board on cook line. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line flip top cooler, walk in cooler
23-24-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed in ware washing area, prep area. Operator removed and discarded **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed on wall in prep area/behind ice machine and vents above cook line
36-27-5
52
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
22-41-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Carton Box of Shrimp. Walk In Cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
82
Aug 19, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To wash utensil **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sawa Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sawa Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sawa Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sawa Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar.
How does Sawa Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?
Sawa Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boynton Beach average of 79.
Has Sawa Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sawa Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sawa Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sawa Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sawa Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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