SAUWCE'S KITCHEN

Health inspection records show SAUWCE'S KITCHEN in HIALEAH has 7 inspections with a food safety rating of 4.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1205 WEST 49 STREET

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)

Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13545976

50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glassfront cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13532580

50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glassfront cooler. Warning
53B-03-5:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler training from ServSafe through National Restaurant Association. Provided operator with information to locate approved provider. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10879268

12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle in chest freezer
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by box of canola oil

Inspection Date: 1/10/2025

40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee JBL speaker on prep table next to equipment and food items. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Operator provided digital thermometer. During thermometer check, thermometer measured hot water at 40F° rather than actual temperature of 87F°

Inspection Date: 11/16/2024

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8526657

31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked
31A-01-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8331093

36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust.
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest unit.
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Standing reach in cooler: raw beef patties ,operator removed to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. (45F - Cold holding ) **Corrective Action Taken**