SAWADDEE THAI & SUSHI RESTAURANT
6968 E BAY DRIVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/7/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - 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.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above restroom entrance.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on floor near front counter.
- 14-69-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of white microwave soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights missing shield above restroom entrance.
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb near dish machine missing backflow preventer. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale inside the DM.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of old debris on the floor . Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the front.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old debris on microwave.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters . Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old debris inside reach in coolers. Employee started cleaning the coolers. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered stored food inside coolers .
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed underneath the hand sink located in the kitchen .
- 29-34-4:High Priority - 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.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink blocked by big plastic containers. Employee moved the containers immediately.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the employee restroom.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2024 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 7/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of grease under cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Observed floor soiled with accumulation of grease under cook line. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all 3 white reach in freezers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Observed ice buildup in all 3 white reach in freezers. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Observed fan guard in double sliding door reach in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 6/20/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - 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. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in kitchen between reach in coolers. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of grease under cook line. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair at front counter. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all 3 white reach in freezers. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor near 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/20/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
16
Total
20
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - 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.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of old debris on the top of the dishwasher machine. Repeat Violation
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Repeat Violation
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive accumulation of ice inside reach in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon's inside standing water ( water temperature 78 F ).
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food residues inside the cooler located in the kitchen.
- 29-20-5:Basic - 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.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed accumulation of unnecessary items on premises.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of debris on the wall all throughout the kitchen .
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with food not identified ( flour as per cook ) .
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - 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 . Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bean sprouts stored inside a shopping market bag. Employee discarded the bean sprouts. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to stored food container with utensils. Container was moved . Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 20 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 16 basic).
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Phone: (305) 866-8111
Website: https://www.sawaddeethaifood.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(525 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:5:00 – 10:30 PM
Tuesday:5:00 – 10:30 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 10:30 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 10:30 PM
Friday:12:00 – 11:30 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 11:30 PM
Sunday:5:00 – 10:30 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025