Sake Kawa

32-05 36 Avenue, Queens, NY 11106
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Sake Kawa appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 27, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, which has been cited four times.

Sake Kawa's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
74
Oct 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Mar 19, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Jun 2, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
Thawing procedures improper.
09B
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sake Kawa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sake Kawa on file is from Feb 27, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sake Kawa?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sake Kawa.

How does Sake Kawa compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Sake Kawa most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Sake Kawa's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sake Kawa have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sake Kawa 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 Sake Kawa inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sake Kawa is inspected around two times per year on average.