SUSHI SAKE
740 SW 109 AVE UNIT 102-103, Miami FL 33174 · 305-994-7477
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2024
DEC 24
APR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Egg wash (52F - Cold Holding) as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Next to cook line. Advised employee to add ice on product.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025079010 | Aug 25, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over peeled onions inside walk in cooler. Operator placed chicken at bottom of shelves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Egg wash (52F - Cold Holding) as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Next to cook line. Advised employee to add ice on product.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed sushi rice and butter at cook line without time mark. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator properly marked the products.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container and sponges stored inside hand sink at cook line. Observed strainer inside hand sink at bar. Operator removed the items.
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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/. Observed 4 food employees engaging in food preparation without CFM present.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice and inside sugar container at kitchen. Operator removed the bowls.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee opened drink on cutting board across cook line. Operator removed the cup.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cup and umbrella stored next to clean plates and bowls at kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor at dry storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing at room temperature. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. At prep area. Operator started to prepare the products.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 25, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside display cooler at sushi station wahoo (52F - Cold Holding); eel (50F - Cold Holding); white fish (53F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (47F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator stated that the door was left open during rush time. Observed raw beef (50F - Cold Holding), veggie gyoza (56F - Cold Holding); shrimp dumplings (52F - Cold Holding); spring rolls (51F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator stated that the door was left open during rush time.
Aug 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored on shelves under prep table. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed eggs inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside display cooler at sushi station wahoo (52F - Cold Holding); eel (50F - Cold Holding); white fish (53F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (47F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator stated that the door was left open during rush time. Observed raw beef (50F - Cold Holding), veggie gyoza (56F - Cold Holding); shrimp dumplings (52F - Cold Holding); spring rolls (51F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator stated that the door was left open during rush time.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed miso soup (123F - Hot Holding) at kitchen. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator turned up heat for reheat. retest miso soup 191 hot holding
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container across washing area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar. Operator removed the scoop from the ice.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in reach in cooler across cook line. Operator removed the knife.
Jun 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over tempura shrimp inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged by cooking temperatures. Observed raw chicken over cut veggies inside reach in cooler at cook line. Operator properly rearranged by cooking temperatures.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed 2 rice cookers with sushi rice without time mark. As per operator for approximately 2 hrs. Operator properly marked time.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training for Paola, Nilson, Natalie all hired for more than 60 days.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar. Operator placed handle upwards.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives stored between reach in cooler top door cracks. Operator removed the items and placed at washing area.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware at prep area not properly stored. Operator inverted silverware.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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