Sawaddee Thai & Sushi Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
50
Score
Sawaddee Thai & Sushi Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 3, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to 12 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 69, which Sawaddee Thai & Sushi Restaurant's 50 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed some raw items on menu not identified containing raw food items.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink beside 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sushi rice being utilized under time as a public health control with no written form. Written form was provided vial email.
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezers and white single door reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of white single door reach in freezer soiled with rust and black mold-like substance.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled with grease.
36-27-5
50
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed filter inside of ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside of reach in cooler a front counter soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed stainless steel wall behind cook line soiled with grease.
36-27-5
70
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
16-43-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
16-33-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep areas soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fryer equipment, exterior soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
23-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at Cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
21-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. At storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
38-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dishwashing area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By kitchen's entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Under cooking equipments at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
29
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetables inside of non food-grade bags at reach in cooler near dry storage. Manager took items out of non food-grade bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed case of raw chicken stored over vegetables inside of reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor near 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed small bowls stored in hand wash sink at front counter. Employee removed bowls from hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance inside of ice machine at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted on shelf at dry storage. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in kitchen between reach in coolers. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of grease under cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair at front counter. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all 3 white reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoops stored in standing water at 78 F. Manager removed scoops from water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in double sliding door reach in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
37
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee came to the kitchen and started prepping food after eating without handwashing in between. Employee washed hands . **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bean sprouts stored inside a shopping market bag. Employee discarded the bean sprouts. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink located in the kitchen , blocked by the hand truck . Hand truck was moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to stored food container with utensils. Container was moved . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive accumulation of ice inside reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold like substance inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of old debris on the top of the dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon's inside standing water ( water temperature 78 F ).
10-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters , backsplash of the stove and exterior surface of the cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food residues inside the cooler located in the kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at the hand sink located at the kitchen.
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed accumulation of unnecessary items on premises.
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of debris on the wall all throughout the kitchen .
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with food not identified ( flour as per cook ) .
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sawaddee Thai & Sushi Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sawaddee Thai & Sushi Restaurant on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sawaddee Thai & Sushi Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sawaddee Thai & Sushi Restaurant.
How does Sawaddee Thai & Sushi Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Sawaddee Thai & Sushi Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Sawaddee Thai & Sushi Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sawaddee Thai & Sushi Restaurant have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sawaddee Thai & Sushi Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Sawaddee Thai & Sushi Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sawaddee Thai & Sushi Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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