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SUSHI SAKE MIAMI GARDENS

1608 NE MIAMI GARDENS DR, Miami FL 33179 · 786-320-6209

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2338217
Grade history
OCT 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 26 points off where it started.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Observed cleaning chemicals stored next to food under prep shelf.
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to dishes stored inside.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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Observed cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Observed water draining onto floor surface from ceiling.
Basic/29-03-4/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
The state's own report →
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for container of cooked foods.
High priority/14-86-1/Repeat Violation
Observed a pan of raw salmon stored stored over/not properly separated from cooked shrimp tempura in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Observed Handwash sink in bar area used as a dump sink. Advised manager that sink can not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Bowl with no handle used to dispense cooked rice.
Basic/14-01-5
Observed Working containers of sugar and rice removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining cut vegetables in reach in cooler. Advised chef and he removed.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and raw tuna stored over ready to eat cut vegetables in walk in cooler. Advised chef and he rearranged.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Advised manager and he moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter.
Basic/25-27-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between reach in coolers. Chef removed.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter in direct customer reach.
Basic/25-27-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed krab meat thawing in standing water. Chef moved to walk in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.