SUSHI SAKE
701 W 49 ST, Hialeah FL 33012 · 305-994-7477
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed miso soup (131F - Hot Holding) at back kitchen area. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator began reheating the soup.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 26 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate19 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 26 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coached employee on proper washing practices.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed imitation crab (73F - Cold Holding) inside 3 compartment sink, as per operator less than 2 hours, operator moved to walk in cooler. Also observed raw tuna (44F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (44F - Cold Holding); at sushi station, as per operator door was opened less than 1 hour.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cup stored inside hand wash sink by rice station. Operator removed.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to dishwasher machine. Also at sushi station.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to dishwasher machine. Also at sushi station.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degradation spray bottle not identified next to mop sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Next to dry storage area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on panko container at rice station.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled gaskets on salad reach in cooler next to expo area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted next to ice dispenser at dine in.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag on preparation table at expo area. Operator removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under rack at dry storage area.
Food stored on floor. Observed ginger plastic container on floor at dry storage. Also observed cut onions container stored on walk in cooler floor.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed imitation crab (73F - Cold Holding) inside 3 compartment sink, as per operator less than 2 hours, operator moved to walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at front counter by sushi station.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored inside soiled with mold like substance holder next to ice machine, operator moved to dishwashing area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on flour container at rice station.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front counter, operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed by ice dispenser area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust accumulated on cover fans at walk in cooler next.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed multiple soiled towels at sushi bar station.
Stored food not covered. Observed white rice bin not covered at rice station.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 30, 2026□ 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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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at front counter.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over raw eggs, over vegetables. Inside walk in cooler buckets. Manager arrange animal proteins properly away from vegetables.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changed task, put Hans on pockets, used clean tongs to serve food, no gloves changed, no hand washing. Manager coached employee on proper glove use and hand washing, employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed, cups and glasses, and bowls and plates not inverted by sushi station.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee drinking water while preparing food at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing pickled ginger, stored on the floor. Manager stored bucket six inches of the floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside rice. Operator stored scoop with handle upwards.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed by front counter single serve containers not inverted. Employee inverted single serve containers.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multi purpose cleaner and degreaser spray bottles not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler dusty.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of preparation table. Manager stored on shelf under prep table.
Dec 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch her face, clean preparation table and was going to engage on food preparation without changing gloves or washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper glove use and handwashing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pickle ginger sauce in walk in cooler. Operator moved the raw shell eggs to the bottom of the shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed miso soup (131F - Hot Holding) at back kitchen area. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator began reheating the soup.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled cleaning sponge stored in HWS at front counter. Operator removed the sponge.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at HWS at front counter. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS next to dishwasher. Employee provided soap.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal drink and cell phone on preparation table next to mop sink. Operator removed both items.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored in the crack between the wall and shelf. Operator moved knives to dishwasher area for cleaning.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a container of flour with the scoop handle touching the flour in kitchen area. Manager stored scoop properly.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of the preparation table next to food. Operator moved the sanitizer bucket to the bottom shelf of preparation table.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of corn flour not labeled on preparation table next to griddle. Operator labeled container.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trashcan blocking hand sink at sushi station. Employee removed trashcan.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand was sink At prep area. Employee removed plastic container from inside hand wash sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand wash sink on prep area. Employee printed and posted hand wash sign at time of inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not inverted at front counter. Manager inverted single serve containers containers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container no labeled with name. Employee labeled flour container.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched his face and then handle clean equipment with out changing gloves or washed hands. Manager coached employee on proper glove use and hand washing.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at cooking line wearing wrist gold chain, Employee removed jewelry.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed prep area. Employee put a hair net on.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed two scoops buried inside cut onions at prep table. Manager stored scoops with handle upwards.
Stored food not covered. Observed drinking ice no cover at ice chest by miso soup station.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep tables At cooking line. Employee stored cloth wipes inside sanitizer bucket.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container no handle used to dispense dry rice. Manager discarded plastic container.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug at dumster
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on hand wash sign at front cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed inside mop sink.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm at cooking line. Em add chlorine to solution, Chlorine at 100 ppm
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled, manager labeled container.
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