SUSHI SAKE CUTLER BAY
18735 S DIXIE HWY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sink missing sign at food preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed food debris on ceiling tile over radio at food preparation area. Warning
- 08B-19-4:Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed beer bottle in ice machine at ware washing area. Person in charge began discarding ice. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezer at wait station. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sink missing sign at food preparation area. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed COOKED EGGS (47F - Cold Holding); CHOPPED STEAK (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler under flattop griddle as per employee it had been left in unit over night. Manager discarded product. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed COOKED EGGS (47F - Cold Holding); CHOPPED STEAK (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler under flattop griddle as per employee it had been left in unit over night. Manager discarded product. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at walk in cooler at 50F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Observed ambient temperature at 45F at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers provided inside display coolers at sushi area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Observed no ambient thermometers provided inside display coolers at sushi area. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink next to dish machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink next to dish machine. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dish racks soiled with black substance near dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Observed dish racks soiled with black substance near dish machine. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tofu (58F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per employee, product was placed inside u it 1 hour prior. Employee placed product inside walk in freezer to rapidly chill. Observed Krab salad (48F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per employee, product was prepared and placed inside unit in previous day. Observed raw sliced salmon (47F - Cold Holding); raw sliced escolar (46F - Cold Holding) at display cooler at front line. As per employee, products were placed inside unit more than 4 hours prior. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Observed raw fish at 45F, tofu 47F, Krab sticks 48F all cold holding at walk in cooler. As per manager, products placed inside unit less than 2 hours prior. Manager called repair technician during callback inspection. Admin Complaint
- 52-04-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Observed white tuna offered on menu inside Abby roll,Divorce roll and Johanna roll. Manager unable to provide invoice for white tuna. Observed at walk in cooler and walk in freezer, packages of Escolar. As per sushi chefs and manager, Escolar is the fish utilized as White tuna. Discussed with manager misrepresentation of fin fish. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Observed white tuna offered on menu inside Abby roll,Divorce roll and Johanna roll. Manager unable to provide invoice for white tuna. Observed at and walk in freezer, packages of Escolar. As per sushi chefs and manager, Escolar is the fish utilized as White tuna. Discussed with manager misrepresentation of fin fish. Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish rack stored over hand sink next to dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Observed employee rinsing container inside hand sink next to dish machine. **Time Extended**
- 45-02-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed near dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed near dry storage area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2024
High Priority
11
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
24
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed rice shapers stored on hand sink faucet at sushi area. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at walk in cooler at 50F. Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed raw escolar and thawed raw wahoo stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Discussed proper thawing procedures with employee and manager. Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed sushi chef preparing food not wearing beard guard. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers provided inside display coolers at sushi area. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink next to dish machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dish racks soiled with black substance near dish machine. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open. Employee closed it during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout front line and preparation area. Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer cleaning dishes at 3 compartment sink and then began handling clean dishes, no hand wash. Discussed with manager proper hand washing procedures. Warning
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed plastic container of ice cream stored inside ice machine at warehouse washing area. Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shell eggs stored over sauces at walk in cooler. Observed raw salmon stored over asparagus at reach in cooler at front line. Warning
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handle soiled dishes and then handled single service container, no hand wash. Warning
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked raw shell eggs stored inside container inside reach in cooler at sushi area. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed plastic container of ice cream stored inside ice machine at warehouse washing area. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed raw escolar and thawed raw wahoo stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Krab salad (48F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per employee, product was prepared and placed inside unit in previous day. Observed raw sliced salmon (47F - Cold Holding); raw sliced escolar (46F - Cold Holding) at display cooler at front line. As per employee, products were placed inside unit more than 4 hours prior. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tofu (58F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per employee, product was placed inside u it 1 hour prior. Employee placed product inside walk in freezer to rapidly chill. Observed Krab salad (48F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per employee, product was prepared and placed inside unit in previous day. Observed raw sliced salmon (47F - Cold Holding); raw sliced escolar (46F - Cold Holding) at display cooler at front line. As per employee, products were placed inside unit more than 4 hours prior. Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - 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. Observed container of garlic butter and container is sushi rice not time marked. As per employee, products were placed under time as a public health control 3 hours prior. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (73F - Hot Holding); cooked fish (76F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at front line. As per employee, for approximately 30 minutes. Advised employee to reheat product to 165F. Warning
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine solution at 200 plus ppm. Employee diluted solution with water final reading, 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 52-04-5:Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Observed white tuna offered on menu inside Abby roll,Divorce roll and Johanna roll. Manager unable to provide invoice for white tuna. Observed at walk in cooler and walk in freezer, packages of Escolar. As per sushi chefs and manager, Escolar is the fish utilized as White tuna. Discussed with manager misrepresentation of fin fish. Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish rack stored over hand sink next to dish machine. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap available at hand sink near dish machine. Manager replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed near dry storage area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 revealed 24 total violations (11 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/29/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of small oven/toaster soiled with grease accumulation, stored on shelf above the reach in cooler next to the hand wash sink at front line, observed microwave soiled located at preparation area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink locate next to the dishwasher.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at front line.
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed a bottle of Coca Cola stored inside the ice in the ice machine located at preparation area, employee was instructed to discard the ice.
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed a bottle of Coca Cola stored inside the ice in the ice machine located at preparation area, employee was instructed to discard the ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by a small storage shelves at front line, employee removed it on site. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink locate next to the dishwasher. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink locate next to the dishwasher.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/29/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/7/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing rice with no hair restraint at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing rice with no hair restraint at preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of kikkoman soy sauce stored on walk-in cooler floor and plastic container of butter stored on floor near hand washing sink at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of kikkoman soy sauce stored on walk-in cooler floor and plastic container of butter stored on floor near hand washing sink at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 21-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0 ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not set up at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/7/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/5/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
13
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door and gaskets at reach in cooler at cook line. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cups not stored inverted at bar area. Warning
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cheesecloth stored outside premises. Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package at walk in cooler. Observed raw escolar stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Coached manager on proper procedures. Employee cut packages. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee beverage and phone on reach in cooler at sushi area. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing rice with no hair restraint at preparation area. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets in disrepair. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of kikkoman soy sauce stored on walk-in cooler floor and plastic container of butter stored on floor near hand washing sink at cook line. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife stored in cracks between reach in cooler at front counter. Chef removed knife for cleaning and sanitizing. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop stored inside of cooked rice container. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Plastic container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Employee removed plastic container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0 ppm. Warning
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper towel used as cover for sushi rice at kitchen area. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored above krab at top portion of reach in cooler at front counter. Chef arranged items accordingly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked eggs. As per chef, cooked yesterday. (49F - Cold Holding). Chef discarded product. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked eggs (49F - Cold Holding); As per chef, since the previous day. Observed Raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) As per chef, 2 hours; Raw beef (47F - Cold Holding)As per chef, 2 hours; Raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) As per chef, 2 hours. All at cooling drawer at cook line. Chef discarded cooked eggs and place the other products in ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - 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 container of sushi rice held under time missing time marking. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Miso soup (132F - Hot Holding). Employee raised unit temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed certified food manager unaware of probe thermometer calibration procedures. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line. Employee restocked paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/5/2023 revealed 21 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 13 basic).
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★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
(517 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
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Dine-in
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025