SAWA
360 SAN LORENZO AVE STE# 1500, CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
License #2331283
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →SAWA in CORAL GABLES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 4 critical, 19 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 30, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 0 major, and 8 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed package of salmon filet and box of calamari on storage rack thawing at room temperature. Operator removed and placed into running water.
- [21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed throughout. Operator removed.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at storage area ice machine.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at dish washing area hand sink.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vents throughout kitchen soiled.
- [10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at waiter station between reach in coolers. Operator removed.
- [14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed at sushi station reach in cooler wiping cloth covering premade sushi rolls. Operator removed.
- [36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled with grease build up.
- [14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at standing reach in cooler next to dish washing area.
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SAWA has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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