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SAKE HOUSE JAPANESE BISTRO

800 OCALA RD #370, Tallahassee FL 32304 · 850.575.5458

Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4702992
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
JAN 26
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 4 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink, cell phone on shelf above make table. Operator removed during inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor-mayo beside walk-in cooler door.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken in pan stored over eel in walk in cooler. Operator placed chicken under Eel during time of inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Tuna sitting in water. Operator placed tuna under running water during time of inspection.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish scrubber inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed scrubber during time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not sanitizing properly. Informed operator on how to set up three compartment until dish machine is functioning properly.
Basic/16-55-4/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at sushi bar.
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed Mayo stored on floor in kitchen. Observed soy sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed items 6 inches off floor during time of inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observe To Go trays not inverted in kitchen. Operator inverted trays during time of inspection.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp sitting in water inside sink. Operator placed shrimp under running water during time of inspection.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.