HOT SAKE ASIAN
432 POINSETTIA AVE, Clearwater Beach FL 33767 · 727-447-3663
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
NOV 23
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice 50f, made on 8/26/2025 missed cooling window. Discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018025092 | Apr 24, 2018 | Jul 12, 2018 | — |
| 3--2017035530 | Jul 11, 2017 | Aug 21, 2017 | $400 |
| 3--2016024306 | May 17, 2016 | Jul 21, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. All cups no handle removed from various bags.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawing tuna in cryovac. Operator removed while still frozen.
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Food stored on floor. Containers of ginger, bottles of water and various sauce buckets on floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked rice 50f, made on 8/26/2025 missed cooling window. Discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice 50f, made on 8/26/2025 missed cooling window. Discarded.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red liquid.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor. Sauce buckets on floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In front of three compartment sink.
May 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment. Wall behind fryer.
Apr 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 lb can oyster sauce dented on seam.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shells eggs stored on unwashed lemons.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen pan in sink. Item moved.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment. Wall behind fryer.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce and cooking oil stored on floor in storage room.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink held with produce. Item moved.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in hand sink. Items removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used for scoops in bins and sauce buckets.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor under cooktop. Cooking oil on floor in store room. Sauce bucket on floor on cooks line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Vending machine exterior soiled. Top of white refrigerator on cooks line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fryers. Floors under fryers
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.