SAWA

Name: SAWA
Address: 360 SAN LORENZO AVE STE# 1500, CORAL GABLES, FL, 33146, US
Rating: 74.1

360 SAN LORENZO AVE STE# 1500, CORAL GABLES, FL 33146

License #2331283

74.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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SAWA in CORAL GABLES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 74.1 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 30 total violations — 4 critical, 1 major, 25 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 30, 2026 shows 14 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 12 minor.

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Disposition: 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.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled with grease build up.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at storage area ice machine.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at waiter station between reach in coolers. Operator removed.
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at standing reach in cooler next to dish washing area.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at dish washing area hand sink.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at storage area hand sink used as dump sink.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door handle.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in containers of flour at dry storage area.
[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.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed above coffee prep station.
[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.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at both microwaves in kitchen. Operator began to clean during inspection.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at waiters station tofu (48F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 3 hours. Operator removed.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 packages of tuna not removed from packaging prior to thawing.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired dated 10/1/25.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 packages of tuna not removed from packaging prior to thawing.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at hand sink in dish area handles are missing.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed at dry storage area plastic gallons of cooking oil and base stored on floor.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in storage area.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed above coffee prep station.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed at standing reach in cooler unit in kitchen for containers of tempura shrimp
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at standing reach in cooler next to dish washing area.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed throughout kitchen. Chef removed.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink in dish area.

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