Inspection Report

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SAWA HIBACHI STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR

10817 S JOG RD STE 210 · BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33437

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 29, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3392525
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8504894
DBPR license6020437

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#6High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored above unwashed fruits in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (72F – Cold Holding) being held on cart on cook line. Operator states item has been out for 2 hours. Operator placed back in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at cutting board on cook line. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line flip top cooler, walk in cooler

#3Basic35B-08-4

Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed in ware washing area, prep area. Operator removed and discarded **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed on wall in prep area/behind ice machine and vents above cook line

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.