Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
October 16, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 4
Sawa currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 16, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Latest Inspection Details
October 16, 2025
- Date
- October 16, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Oct 16, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 5, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Sawa received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in October 2025 with a score of 9.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Sawa's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sawa's current NYC health grade?
Sawa currently has a A grade.
When was Sawa last inspected?
Sawa was last inspected on October 16, 2025.
What was Sawa's latest inspection score?
Sawa's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Sawa have in its latest inspection?
Sawa had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Sawa located?
Sawa is located at 75 5th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11217.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50147662
Last updated: July 3, 2026