Sawa

75 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

SAWA in Brooklyn, NY, has undergone two inspections, with the most recent assessment on October 16, 2025, resulting in a low-risk designation. During this visit, inspectors noted issues regarding the storage of food and chemicals, as well as the maintenance of non-food contact surfaces.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78
Mar 5, 2024
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
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
82