SAWADDEE THAI & SUSHI RESTAURANT
6968 E BAY DRIVE, Miami Beach FL 33141 · 305-865-6360
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 9 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor near 3 compartment sink.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed some raw items on menu not identified containing raw food items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink beside 3 compartment sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sushi rice being utilized under time as a public health control with no written form. Written form was provided vial email.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezers and white single door reach in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of white single door reach in freezer soiled with rust and black mold-like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled with grease.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed filter inside of ice machine soiled.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside of reach in cooler a front counter soiled with old food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed stainless steel wall behind cook line soiled with grease.
Jun 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep areas soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Kitchen.
Ceiling tile missing. By kitchen's entrance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Under cooking equipments at kitchen.
Fryer equipment, exterior soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at Cook line.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. At storage area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dishwashing area.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb near dish machine missing backflow preventer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at front counter soiled with black mold-like substance.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above restroom entrance.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on floor near front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of chest freezers and white single door reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of white microwave soiled with old food debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights missing shield above restroom entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers at front counter soiled with old food debris.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing backflow preventer on hose bibb located in between hand sink and 3 compartment sink. Hose was connected at the time of the inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink blocked by big plastic containers. Employee moved the containers immediately.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the employee restroom.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale inside the DM.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of old debris on the floor.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the front.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old debris on microwave.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old debris inside reach in coolers. Employee started cleaning the coolers.
Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered stored food inside coolers.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed underneath the hand sink located in the kitchen.
Jul 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of grease under cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all 3 white reach in freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in double sliding door reach in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Jun 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetables inside of non food-grade bags at reach in cooler near dry storage. Manager took items out of non food-grade bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed case of raw chicken stored over vegetables inside of reach in cooler at cook line.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor near 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed small bowls stored in hand wash sink at front counter. Employee removed bowls from hand wash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance inside of ice machine at front counter.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted on shelf at dry storage.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in kitchen between reach in coolers.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of grease under cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair at front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all 3 white reach in freezers.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoops stored in standing water at 78 F. Manager removed scoops from water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in double sliding door reach in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee came to the kitchen and started prepping food after eating without handwashing in between. Employee washed hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bean sprouts stored inside a shopping market bag. Employee discarded the bean sprouts.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink located in the kitchen, blocked by the hand truck. Hand truck was moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to stored food container with utensils. Container was moved.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold like substance inside the ice machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of old debris on the top of the dishwasher machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive accumulation of ice inside reach in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon's inside standing water ( water temperature 78 F ).
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters, backsplash of the stove and exterior surface of the cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Employee removed them.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food residues inside the cooler located in the kitchen.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at the hand sink located at the kitchen.
Stored food not covered.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed accumulation of unnecessary items on premises.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of debris on the wall all throughout the kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with food not identified ( flour as per cook ).
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