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
5 inspections trending down, 26 points off where it started.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
Observed cleaning chemicals stored next to food under prep shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to dishes stored inside.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area.
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.
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Observed cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Observed water draining onto floor surface from ceiling.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Observed Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for container of cooked foods.
Observed a pan of raw salmon stored stored over/not properly separated from cooked shrimp tempura in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged.
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/
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area.
Observed Handwash sink in bar area used as a dump sink. Advised manager that sink can not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense cooked rice.
Observed Working containers of sugar and rice removed from original container not identified by common name.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Advised manager and he moved to shelf.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between reach in coolers. Chef removed.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter in direct customer reach.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed krab meat thawing in standing water. Chef moved to walk in cooler.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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