DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

HOT SAKE ASIAN

With 5 inspections documented, HOT SAKE ASIAN maintains a 2.9/5 food safety rating in CLEARWATER BEACH. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

432 Poinsettia Avenue
Clearwater, Florida, 33767
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10875272

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor. Sauce buckets on floor.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In front of three compartment sink.
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked rice 50f, made on 8/26/2025 missed cooling window. Discarded.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice 50f, made on 8/26/2025 missed cooling window. Discarded.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red liquid.

Inspection Date: 5/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8773309

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 6/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8656420

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment. Wall behind fryer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8548512

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment. Wall behind fryer.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce and cooking oil stored on floor in storage room. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink held with produce. Item moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 lb can oyster sauce dented on seam.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shells eggs stored on unwashed lemons. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen pan in sink. Item moved. Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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.

Inspection Date: 11/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8372207

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used for scoops in bins and sauce buckets.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor under cooktop. Cooking oil on floor in store room. Sauce bucket on floor on cooks line. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 23-01-4:Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Top of white refrigerator on cooks line.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fryers. Floors under fryers
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in hand sink. Items removed. Corrected On-Site