SUSHI SAKE

SUSHI SAKE in DAVIE has 9 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 9 reports on file

Southwest 8th Street
Miami, Florida, 33130
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/9/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13608885

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee with the required state approved employee training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Same. **Time Extended**

1/8/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13510936

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in the kitchen by the handwashing sink. Operator removed ripped tin foil. Corrected On-Site 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 cooked eggs (49F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. As per operator, items not prepped or portioned today. As per operator, items have been in the cooler overnight. See stop sale. 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); sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. As per operator, items not prepped or portioned today. As per operator, items have been in the cooler overnight. See stop sale. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in the server area with a rag and a spray bottle with sanitizer stored in it. Operator removed items from the handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee with the required state approved employee training. Warning

9/3/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10895960

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored above a food preparation area and cooked rice. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Operator stored properly.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw lobster stored over ready-to-eat fried wontons in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw scallops stored over ready-to-eat sauces in reach in cooler near grill. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Lysol and wd40 stored over food preparation area area. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed brush stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

9/3/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8837001

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/4/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8836161

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 8 basic

  • 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 purse stored on shelf above food preparation table . Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler and freezer floor.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine, operator removed scoop.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with flour in storage area. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed unwashed cases with asparagus stored over open container with cooked eggs. Operator removed cooked eggs . Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled.
  • 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 no time mark on sushi rice held using time as a public health control. Per operator, rice prepared 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator correctly time marked rice. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food container stored inside hand washing sink. Operator removed container from sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.

7/23/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8835966

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**

7/22/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8728530

Facility Temporarily Closed

2 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach found under the dish washer in the dishwasher area of the kitchen
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On the front line, the raw beef was stored behind the cooked egg. The items were switched. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Three live roaches found under the rolling bin of rice in the dish area of the kitchen
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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.

5/14/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8633692

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No 2024 license displayed.
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed manager Massimo Rodriguez 6 months as a manager, no Food Manager certification.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

3/15/2024· 1y 12mo ago

Visit ID: 8350475

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steamed diced vegetables (56F - Cold Holding) stored inside flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator put food back in lowboy cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scour pad stored inside hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing unknown blue solution, stored at cook line. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site