Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
February 27, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 7
Sake Kawa currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 27, 2025 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Latest Inspection Details
February 27, 2025
- Date
- February 27, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Feb 27, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 17, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 19, 2024
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Feb 21, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 2, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Sake Kawa's most recent graded inspection in February 2025 was a A, after a B in February 2023.
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.
Sake Kawa's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sake Kawa's current NYC health grade?
Sake Kawa currently has a A grade.
When was Sake Kawa last inspected?
Sake Kawa was last inspected on February 27, 2025.
What was Sake Kawa's latest inspection score?
Sake Kawa's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Sake Kawa have in its latest inspection?
Sake Kawa had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Sake Kawa located?
Sake Kawa is located at 32-05 36th Avenue in Queens, NY 11106.
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: 50093627
Last updated: June 26, 2026