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Mediterranean · New York City, NY

Sawa Mediterranean Cuisine

3611 Riverdale Avenue

Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Sawa Mediterranean Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 23, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 13).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
1 inspection on record, from Jan 23, 2026 to Jan 23, 2026.
Has Sawa Mediterranean Cuisine ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 23, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Jan 23, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 13 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 02BFood temperature

Official Wording

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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criticalCode 06CContamination

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jan 23, 2026 · Original Source

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