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SUSHI SAKE

SUSHI SAKE in FORT MYERS has 9 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.9/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 9 reports on file

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/13/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13606488

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator states he is waiting on new machine. Admin Complaint

1/5/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13499315

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 7 int, 2 basic

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container at tea/beverage station. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. Educated operator on the importance of having vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01D-02-4:Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan with sponges and water stored inside handwashing sink at cook line. Educated operator on handwashing sink only. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at sushi bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle in dishwash area containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

10/21/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13498825

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

8/20/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10915516

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 6 int, 6 basic

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. 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 purse stored on slicer. Operator removed purse. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink broken and cannot be used as a mop sink. Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed broken outdoor mop sink not connect to drain. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged frozen fish thawing at room temperature. Operator placed fish in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee not washing hands before putting on gloves after picking up dropped item from floor. Educated employee. Employee washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with procedures. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Microwave oven. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled cooking pan stored in hand wash sink at cook line. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Observed 4 employees present during inspection prepping food. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink at cook line. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

1/27/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8886727

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 basic

  • 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/2024. Operator renewed license at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over ready to eat carrots. Operator removed carrots to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at sushi bar; raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator items placed in reach-in cooler for 3 hours. Operator removed the items to reach in freezer; raw salmon (41 - Cold Holding); raw tuna (41 - Cold Holding); Corrected On-Site

11/12/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8887743

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

9/12/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8886641

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int

  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof for employees hired more than 60 days. Yelba Vargas Jessica Gomez Jonathan Hernandez Aimara Mollinedo Dariela Tavera Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Konstantinia Malloos more than 60 days has no food handler certification. **Time Extended**

9/11/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8723437

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 6 int, 3 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator stored protected. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion stored on floor next to reach in freezer. Operator removed onion to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed sweet potatoes stored over ready eat cut watermelon in Walk-in cooler. Operator removed cut watermelon to top shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 15 small flying insects throughout kitchen and sushi bar. Warning
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a walk in cooler- not all products commercially packaged. In Walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf 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. In rice maker; Sushi rice (103F- hot holding). Per operator rice has been placed on steam table for 3 hours and do change rice for every four hours. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at sushi bar used to wash vegetable. Discussed operator about hand washing sink only for handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning
  • 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/ Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof for employees hired more than 60 days. Yelba Vargas Jessica Gomez Jonathan Hernandez Aimara Mollinedo Dariela Tavera Warning
  • 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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice (103F- hot holding)has time marked, no written procedures. Provided operator Time as Public Health Control form. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

3/4/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8612450

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