SUSHI SAKE DORAL
2600 NW 87 AVE STE 17, Miami FL 33172 · 305-970-2418
Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
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.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored on top of cooked chicken at cooking line.
Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an aluminum scrubber inside hand wash sink. Operator removed.
Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several containers inside walk in cooler with no labels. As per operator prepared in the morning.
Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray with cleaning solution with no labeled hanging on hand sink next to fryer.
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Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cuttings boards at sushi area with cut marks that are no longer cleanable. As per operator they order new cutting boards.
Observed: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment license for 37 seats antd observed at time of inspection premises features a total capacity of 83 patron seats, divided as follows: 50 seats in the main indoor dining area, 5 indoor bar seats, and 28 seats located in outdoor patio area.
Observed: Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed a gap on the floor at the walk in cooler entrance.
Observed: Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed plastic racks under shelves inside walk in cooler, not allowing for easy cleaning.
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler.
Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulation to the wall adjacent to the fryer inside the kitchen.
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards with soiled surface at sushi station area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bat steel cooking utensils stored in unit next to kitchen cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at rice cooked kitchen line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at sushi prep table of the front.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed some cutting at corner behind cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep tables and some at kitchen line.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of many washing items on top of dishwasher machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/dusted AC return over sushi preparation area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Ob at all working/preparation tables at sushi bar area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside walk-in cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed several reach-in cooler units and not ambient thermometer.
Nov 7, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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 establishment has a remote dry storage location in the same shopping plaza not noted on the original plans. Facility is used to store can, bottle and paper products only. Same address as the restaurant but a different bay number #33.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vent soiled over front counter sushi preparation table.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards all throughout the kitchen and front counter with cut marks not longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed peel paint off the ceiling and walls at walk in freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor inside walking in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at walking freezer unit evaporator pan.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler all throughout the units at kitchen and front counter; also soiled buildup in between fryers at kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles all throughout the kitchen preparation tables not identified by common name.
Oct 8, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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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 establishment has a remote dry storage location in the same shopping plaza not noted on the original plans. Facility is used to store can, bottle and paper products only. Same address as the restaurant but a different bay number #33.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with not handle used to serve rice at rice maker in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vent soiled over front counter sushi preparation table.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards all throughout the kitchen and front counter with cut marks not longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed peel paint off the ceiling and walls at walk in freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor inside walking in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at walking freezer unit evaporator pan.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler all throughout the units at kitchen and front counter; also soiled buildup in between fryers at kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet towel not stored in sanitizer bucket at preparation table in the kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles all throughout the kitchen preparation tables not identified by common name.
Aug 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate21 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef stored at reach in cooler under preparation table next to walking freezer entrance.
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 establishment has a remote dry storage location in the same shopping plaza not noted on the original plans. Facility is used to store can, bottle and paper products only. Same address as the restaurant but a different bay number #33.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment uses time instead of temperature for the sushi rice.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with not handle used to serve rice at rice maker in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vent soiled over front counter sushi preparation table.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards all throughout the kitchen and front counter with cut marks not longer cleanable.
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 water stored at rack over preparation table at kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two bags with employees personal belongings stored next to food at kitchen preparation table. Employee moved it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed peel paint off the ceiling and walls at walk in freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor inside walking in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed several pots of eel sauce stored on the floor at kitchen area under counter and handwashing sink.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed some wood decoration not smooth and easily cleanable used to decorate plates in direct contact food. Chef discarded it.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood and hood filters soiled with grease residue at main kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at walking freezer unit evaporator pan.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed kitchen knife stored in between equipment at flat top cook grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler all throughout the units at kitchen and front counter; also soiled buildup in between fryers at kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serving item stored on the floor at front counter. Chef removed the containers to a rack.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of ice cream uncovered at walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed krab meat stick thawing in standing water at sink in the front counter.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Container of eel sauce stored under hand sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall with a substance like mold behind three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop at mop sink not hang to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet towel not stored in sanitizer bucket at preparation table in the kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles all throughout the kitchen preparation tables not identified by common name.
Jun 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed walk-in cooler and walk in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Open dumpster lid.
Jun 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 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. Observed employee cutting raw tuna and cleaning knife with the apron. Advised operator to discard roll, and wash knife to properly use it.
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employee cutting raw tuna and cleaning knife with the apron. Advised operator to discard roll, and wash knife to properly use it.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed krab sticks (51F - Cold Holding); tilapia (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (48F - Cold Holding) stored on the flip top at the sushi bar approximately 2 hours before inspection. Operator placed items in the bottom portion of the reach in cooler. Observed wahoo (45F - Cold Holding/2nd temp:42F); yellowfin (44F - Cold Holding/2nd temp:40F); octopus (45F - Cold Holding/2nd temp:41F); salmon (45F - Cold Holding/2nd temp:40F); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding/2nd temp:41F) stored in the top reach in cooler of the sushi bar for approximately 2 hours before inspection, operator placed items under ice.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal sponge and knives stored at the kitchen handwashing sink. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the sushi station. Operator placed new roll.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed soy sauce, oil and teriyaki sauce squeeze bottles at the kitchen with no name label.
Food stored on floor. Observed wahoo stored on the floor at the sushi bar, operator stored properly.
Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer.
Observed walk-in cooler and walk in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed krab sticks thawing in room temperature, operator turned on running water.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen utensils inside hand wash sink near cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed male employee use hand wash sink to wash kitchen utensils near cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near cook line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottle containing chlorine and degreaser near front counter with no label.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine located across ware washing area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine exterior soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop tempura batter across the cook line. Observed bowls used as a scoop located inside rice and tempura mix bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile near cook line in disrepair.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located at prep reach in cooler and front counter sushi prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bags inside of walk in cooler on top of soy sauce buckets.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled located across ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution near cook line. Operator discarded.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles near cook line containing oil, soy, and other sauces with no label.
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimps inside walk in cooler. Manager stored the shrimps above the chicken
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. Form was provided to operator
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in kitchen area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer inside the reach in cooler at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Inside walk in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By dishwasher machine
Dec 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Discussed with manager and provided form.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located in front cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding sushi unit at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fans guard inside walk in cooler. Observed soiled soap dispenser at hand washing sink next to cook line. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets next to walk-in freezer.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Observed no lighting provided inside walk in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located behind rinse sink next to dish machine inside kitchen. Employee cleaned wall.
Sep 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed plastic bottles with chemical inside hanging from hand washing sink located at sushi station. Employee labeled it.
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. Discussed with manager and printed handout to provide to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located inside kitchen and sushi bar at front counter.
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. Discussed with manager and provided form.
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. At the time of inspection observed all employee certifications expired as of 2021.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed dated October 1, 2021.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep cooler next to walk in freezer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located in front cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with soy sauce inside walk in cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding sushi unit at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fans guard inside walk in cooler. Observed soiled soap dispenser at hand washing sink next to cook line. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets next to walk-in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed clear to go containers at sushi station not inverted. Employee inverted them.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Observed no lighting provided inside walk in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located behind rinse sink next to dish machine inside kitchen. Employee cleaned wall.
Water leaking from faucet/handle located at hand washing sink next to cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at inside kitchen and sushi station at front counter. Employee placed wiping cloth inside sanitizer bucket..
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at sushi station. Employee provided new sanitizer solution Chlorine 50ppm).
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with oil, soy sauce, and oyster sauce stored at cookline at kitchen not labeled.
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