SUSHI SAKE
1 WESTWARD DR STE 1, Miami Springs FL 33166 · 305-994-7477
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside handsink located across walk in cooler. Chef removed it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a soiled colander and spoon in handwashing sink at warewashing area. Employee removed items.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelves at walk in cooler.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter at ice machine missing service date.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed an employee at cook line use a bowl with no handle to portion cooked rice.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a CO tank at walk in cooler not secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pot and mixing bowls on shelf over ice machine not inverted.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in reach in cooler at server area not separated, manager removed item.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on shelf at warewashing area wet nesting.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at several area soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed aluminum container stored inside HWS in kitchen. Operator removed container.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting boards stored by Ice Machine on kitchen floor.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Walk in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed kimchee sauce plastic containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed containers from floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching shrimps inside container in reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator stored scoop with handle above the top.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw lobsters thawing in standing water inside kitchen. Operator removed lobsters to Walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle with soy sauce unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle.
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting boards stored by ice machine on kitchen floor.
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 Tuna and Tilapia bags inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator cut bags.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on shelf in front of Dish Washing Machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour inside container. Operator stored scoop correctly.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed Insect control device installed over a bottle of Sake. Operator removed bottle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets inside salad prep area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar powder container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and touching clean plate without changing gloves and washing hands inside kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponges stored inside both hand wash sinks inside kitchen. Operator removed sponges.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Sushi Rolls not identified as Raw Items on Specials Menu.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed kimchee base stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed box from floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching vegetables inside reach in cooler. Operator stored scoop correctly.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks faces up inside prep area. Operator stored utensils faces down.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed inside kitchen. Operator removed bucket from floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed candy sugar container unlabeled on shelf in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw shrimps inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator stored products correctly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand wash sink in back kitchen. Operator removed container.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet containers stored on shelf in front of dish washing machine in back kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of sauce stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed bottles from floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside Ice machine in back kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour and rice inside containers in back kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up inside salad prep area. Operator stored spoons faces down.
Jan 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over vegetables inside reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator stored them correctly.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed Food Establishment using property next to restaurant separate by a door that are not in the original PLANS. Also, observed inside property reach in coolers, kitchen, Walk in freezer, restrooms, and dining room that are not in the original PLANS.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with sanitizer not labeled on Ice machine in back kitchen. Operator labeled it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container inside dry storage. Operator removed container.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic containers stored on shelf in front of Dish washing machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed shrimp sauce plastic container stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed it from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets inside kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer.
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.