SAKE JAPANESE AND THAI RESTAURANT
42 ROYAL PALM POINTE, Vero Bch FL 32960 · (904)978-9798
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Gallon of milk observed at 51f. In glass cooler. Employee states it has been in cooler overnight
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Dishwasher is reading 0ppm. Primed and ran multiple times. Reading 0ppm. Issue with sanitizer line
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over cream cheese in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has old food residue
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.
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Ceiling tile missing. Above reach in freezers on cooks line
Food stored on floor. Bags of rice in storage shed on floor. Lexan container of broccoli in walk in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to kitchen back door and hand sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Old food debris under wire shelves above prep cooler in kitchen
Feb 5, 2026Warning 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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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Dishwasher is reading 0ppm. Primed and ran multiple times. Reading 0ppm. Issue with sanitizer line
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over cream cheese in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has old food residue
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Above reach in freezers on cooks line
Food stored on floor. Bags of rice in storage shed on floor. Lexan container of broccoli in walk in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to kitchen back door and hand sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Old food debris under wire shelves above prep cooler in kitchen
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Premade Raw salmon sushi roll stored in same container as fried spring rolls in reach in cooler
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken and beef store together in reach in freezer. Manager moved
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon thawed in ROP
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding); fish pieces (46F - Cold Holding) Establishment received truck delivery 30 minutes ago 2nd temp: cream cheese 43f. Fish pieces 43f. Cold holding.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink
Ceiling tile missing. Above freezer
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. Salmon thawed in ROP
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator does not have sanitizer for DM, reading 0ppm. Manager set up 3 bay sink and has states sanitizer is ordered
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees plate of food sitting on rice cooker
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in warmer at 106f. Advised manager to turn up heat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have heavy grease buildup
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee came in from outside without changing gloves and began to start order. Educated manager that she needed to wash hands and change gloves
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Gallon of milk observed at 51f. In glass cooler. Employee states it has been in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu in ice bath found at 46f. Just placed in service per employee. Advised to rapid chill Milk 51f. In glass cooler overnight
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. Hand wash sink on cooks line is not accessible for employees due to plumbing in disrepair. PVC pipe has fallen off hand sink and running water is dumped onto floor when used. Manager reattached pipe.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Quart clear Cup in flour bin
Ceiling tile missing. Above freezer
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Glass 2 door cooler is reading 45f.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator does not have sanitizer on site for dishwasher. Not in use at time of inspection. Advised to use bleach and set up 3CS until truck comes in
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to hand wash sink and back door
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer White chest freezer has ice buildup
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are dripping grease Wire shelves above 3CS are soiled
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat sushi roll in low boy fryer cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink evidenced by ice at sushi bar
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator states they ran out of sanitizer for dishwasher. Someone was able to deliver and now reading 100ppm
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Expiration dates are not on any certificates
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bowl with rice in dry storage
Ceiling tile missing. Above tall stainless freezer next to back door
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on cook line shelf
Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar in dry storage shed
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and gasket soiled on freezer
Feb 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Sushi bar
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack over prep table.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to back door under hand wash sink
Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Feb 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over summer rolls in reach in cooler. Items were moved to correct spot
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice found at 64F, employee stated it was just taken out of cooler. Moved to walk in cooler to rapid chill. Small tempura cooler: Chicken 46F Crab 46F Shrimp 46F Tempura Vegetables 64F All prepared since 10:30, found at 1:15pm.
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. Soap dispenser in sink. Was removed during inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in walk in cooler
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. Salmon thawed. Manager threw away
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Sushi bar
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack over prep table.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to back door under hand wash sink
Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Oct 2, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0 and no replacement pail. triple sink is set up and being utilized
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dripping grease
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster is in a shared plaza
Sep 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0 and no replacement pail. triple sink is set up and being utilized
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Educated manager who translated to cook.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over washed celery
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice found at 74°, removed from heat 1 hour ago. Advised to rapid reheat
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Expiration date not completed
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of rice
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table
Food stored on floor. Buckets with raw chicken on floor in walk-in cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water tested at 128°. Manager turned up heat
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dripping grease
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster is in a shared plaza
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.