SUSHI SAKE TAMARAC
5401 N UNIVERSITY DR STE 1, Lauderhill FL 33351 · 786-210-5400
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Flip top 3; Dumplings (46F - Cold Holding). In unit less than 4 hrs. Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. Observed food above the fill line. Operator readjusted
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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 at 11:31 a.m., no time marked on sushi rice held using time as a public health control. As per operator, rice prepared at 11:00 a.m. Operator correctly time marked rice.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. Operator removed splitter from threaded Bibb.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container with food items stored inside hand washing sink at cook line. Operator removed
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/. Manager Sandra Caceres returned during inspection.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing at room temperature in prep sink. Operator placed underneath running water.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler container of raw beef over container of ginger dressing. Operator rearranged
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple spray bottle not labeled. Operator labeled fabuloso
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees not wearing hair restraint. Operator wore hair restraint
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee with unapproved Utah Food Permit license.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above cook line accumulation of dust.
Jun 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At sushi bar in flip top coolers, non food grade paper towels used to line and cover ready to eat foods. Discussed with operator to use food grade towel or alternate food grade product
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on cook line and at sushi bar used to store sanitizer buckets.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dishwasher, paper towel machine not functioning properly. Unable to dispense paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dishwasher, two spray bottles containing bleach and sanitizer it labeled. Employee labeled bottles
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Across from walk in cooler, employee cellphone stored on prep table. Employee removed item
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator donning gloves touched dirty rag. Did not change gloves and immediately touched ready to eat sushi rice with contaminated glove.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Flip top 3; Dumplings (46F - Cold Holding). In unit less than 4 hrs. Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. Observed food above the fill line. Operator readjusted
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. Operator placed pooled eggs under time. Operator time marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind front counter
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Behind front counter. Operator relocated paper towels.
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. Operator printed out and had new employees sign the document
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in kitchen hand wash sink operator placed soap
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In kitchen ice scoop in direct contact with ice machine surface. Operator removed
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service forks stored improperly, not all facing the same direction. Operator fixed
Aug 14, 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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