SUSHI SAKE PINECREST
9079 S DIXIE HWY, Pinecrest FL 33156 · 3059947477
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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
8 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added.
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food shelves soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand sink used as dump sink. Observed front counter hand sink with soap and spines stored inside.
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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 oven replaced with beer cooler and tap. Observed doors added to separate kitchen and front counter area. Observed new hand sink added to front counter.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at front counter cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come into front area without handwash.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above case of chopped onions in walk in cooler. Operator corrected during inspection.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 4 cracked eggs in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); eel (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator, floor was recently mopped and door was open during process.
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. See stop sale. Observed tempura shrimp with no time mark next to sushi rice. As per employee, less than 1 hour.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added.
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food shelves soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand sink used as dump sink. Observed front counter hand sink with soap and spines stored inside.
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 oven replaced with beer cooler and tap. Observed doors added to separate kitchen and front counter area. Observed new hand sink added to front counter.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop and drink stirrers in standing water. Operator dumped items and water.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed kitchen hand sink next to ice bin.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at front counter cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 10 ppm. Operator added more solution; final reading at 100 ppm.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed cough syrup on prep table where to go bags are stored. Operator moved during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food and dish shelves soiled in kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave exterior soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling in dining area. Operator is already aware and fixing the situation.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coffee and water on top of oven in kitchen area. Operator placed cups in proper storage area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed headphones on dry food racks outside of walk in cooler. Operator threw headphones away.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed on site.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in coolers at front counter. Operator wiped out gaskets during inspection.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed miso soup (125F - Hot Holding). As per operator, soup was made less than 32 hours prior to inspection. Operator turned heat up on soup warmer. Second temp after 10 minutes: 136F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves in ware wash area where dishes and rice vinegar are held.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle stored in hand sink. Operator removed during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer; no kit.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from previous year posted; 10-24.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled with dust. Observed hood system covered with dust.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers; above triple sink.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter (51F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved garlic butter to reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time for sushi rice, no complete written procedures. Operator filled out form during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled in back area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board in kitchen.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw lobster tails stored over ice cream at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the lobster tail to the bottom part of the reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked scrambled eggs at reach in cooler front counter. Operator relocated the products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed massago (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler sushi station. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the product to another reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice no time marked. As per the operator over night. Operator discarded the rice.
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. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice no time marked. As per the operator over night. Operator discarded the rice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (104 F - Hot Holding) at rice cooker. As per operator the rice cooker was disconnected for less than one hour. Operator connected the rice cooker to reheat the rice.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitation bucket stored next to vegetables at reach in cooler. Operator moved the sanitizer bucket to another shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container inside of the hand wash sink sushi station.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water inside of walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with ginger stored on floor next to shelf storage area. Operator moved the container to a shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice containers and sugar container not identified by common name.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 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 beef stored over raw shrimp at reach in cooler front counter. Operated rearranged the products.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (111 F - Hot Holding) at rice cooker. As per operator was made it 2 hrs ago. Operator connected the rice cooker to reheat the product.
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. Form was provided.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees wearing watches while preparing food. Employees removed the watches.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between two reach in cooler at front counter. Operator removed the knife and sent it to clean up.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching the raw chicken. Operator removed the utensil.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at women bathroom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container not identified by common name.
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over pineapple and squeezed bottles at reach in cooler front counter. And raw beef stored over bottles of water and over fruit at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tofu (66 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table next to miso soup. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the tofu to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
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. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice has no time marking. As per operator since one hour ago. Operator time marked the sushi rice.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at > 200 ppm. Operator added water to get 100 ppm.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by dishes. Operator removed the dishes.
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.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at front counter. Operator repaired the dispenser.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers stored not inverted at shelf over the rice cookers. Operator inverted the containers.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastics containers at shelf above rice cookers.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at walk in cooler and next to ice machine.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in use spoon handle touching the tofu. Operator removed the spoon.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At women bathroom.
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. At front counter. Operator removed the single service articles.
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.