Sushi Kawa

4270 Aloma Ave Ste 156, Winter Park, FL 32792

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Sushi Kawa has been inspected five times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 19, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 83, which Sushi Kawa's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front extrance has a gap in between doors **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**

35B-01-4

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, tofu and egg rolls at 48F. Per operator placed in cooler less than 2 hours. Operator placed products in ice bath for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Multiple containers at sushi station **Warning**

14-86-1

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

05-08-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with copy. All employees signed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front extrance has a gap in between doors **Warning**

35B-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce and oil containers next to cook line **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook line reach in cooler internal temperature 48-50F **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli containers used to scoop soy sauce, flour and sugar **Warning**

14-01-5

Nov 8, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Kawa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Kawa on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Sushi Kawa compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?

Sushi Kawa most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Park average of 83.

Has Sushi Kawa's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi Kawa have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sushi Kawa means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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