Name: SAKE THAI & SUSHI BAR HOMEASTEAD
Address: 650 NE 22 TERRACE SUITES 102-104, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33033, US
Rating: 2

Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13549051

14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler located across mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: During callback inspection Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler located across mop sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: During callback inspection Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler located across mop sink. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13547681

Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10906004

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Warning
14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside of rice bin and also inside of sugar bin. Warning
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the cook line. Warning
24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed Box of tempura not stored at least 6 inches above the floor between raw sushi rice bin and sugar bin. Warning
24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at shelves located at cook line. Warning
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut board at front counter sushi bar has cut mark and no longer cleanable. Warning
16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher machine wash, sanitizer , and rinsing off the sanitizer. Warning
22-54-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. Obsessed dishwashing machine rinsed after sanitizing. Warning
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler located across mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning
10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice bin next to three compartment sink. Employee stored ice scoop properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door at cook line. Coached employee on proper storing for In-use utensils. Warning
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at hand wash sink soiled. Warning
29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed Water leaking from faucet at three compartment sink. Warning
42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
22-52-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Warning
22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Warning
01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment offers raw tuna , raw salmon, and raw yellow tail, no letter of parasite destruction available. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place. Warning
22-53-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Warning
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw eggs stored over cook noodles. Coached employee on proper storing procedures. Warning
01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed raw shell eggs stored with 1 broken shell egg at salad reach cooler located in front of mop sink. Employee discarded egg. Warning
01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sushi rice at 131 degrees Fahrenheit. As per employee, rice was placed there on the previous day. Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mix salad (44F - Cold Holding) as per employee, since previous days. 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 shusi rice (131F - Hot Holding). As per operator rice been there since the day prior. Operator discarded sushi rice. Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed yellow sponge store at handwashing sink at sushi bar station. Warning
53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed food manager Kathy employed more than 30 days no proof of manager certificate. Warning
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using three compartment sink and also for the dishwasher machine. 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/. Observed 4 employees working with no manager onsite. 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. Observed employees Miguel, Yoraldy, Daniel working for more than 60 days no proof of employee training. 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/17/2025

14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the rice. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
40-06-5:Basic - Employee cell phones stored in or above clean equipment and utensils in the kitchen area. Operator removed them Corrected On-Site
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn across the stove. 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. Observed handle stored on top of tempura mix in the front counter. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above the dishwasher area.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation
08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp tempura inside the reach in cooler not covered. Employee covered the food. Corrected On-Site
08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above shrimp inside the reach in cooler. Employee place raw shell eggs at the bottom. Corrected On-Site
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.

Inspection Date: 8/15/2024

31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/15/2024

35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed above the dishwasher area. Employee was advised to removed the device.
12B-02-4:Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area.
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 a thermo and a yogurt inside the reach in cooler.
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn located at the kitchen area.
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic bucket with soy sauce stored on the floor.
10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine next to 3 compartment sink. 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. Observed scoop handler touching the sugar. Employee placed the handle above the food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above the dishwasher area. Employee was advised to removed the device.
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. Repeat Violation
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the front counter.
12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened bottle of water stored on top of lobsters. Employee removed the water. Corrected On-Site
25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed spoon inside a metal bucket not inverted at the sushi station. Employee send them to wash. Corrected On-Site
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with flour not identified in the kitchen area.
12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee drank water then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee answered his phone and drank water then engaged in good preparation at the sushi station. Employee was coached to wash hands after drinking or touching dirty surfaces.
41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine was + 300 ppm.
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and noodles inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee foods were cooked 2 days ago.

Inspection Date: 3/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8637973

14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in cooler at the sushi station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in cooler at the sushi station. The operator said the technician has not been able to Check the unit. The temperature of the unit is over 47° F.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint
10-08-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed it. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. **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 tuna (48 F - Cold Holding); eel (51 F - Cold Holding); crab imitation (46 F - Cold Holding); salmon (49 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the sushi area. Stop sale was issued. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed tuna (50 F - Cold Holding); eel (45 F - Cold Holding); crab imitation (46 F - Cold Holding); salmon (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the sushi area. As per operator foods were placed inside the sushi station @ 12:00.( one and a half hour ago)As per operator technician never came to fix equipment. Temperature of the unit is 47° FAdmin Complaint Admin Complaint
02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu does not identify which item contain raw fish. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed menu does not identify which item contain raw fish. **Time Extended**
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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed 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. Miguel P.( over 2 months) Juraldi Ramos ( over 2 months), Yailen S.( over 2 months) Daniel Pereira (over 2 months). **Time Extended**
27-16-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached 80F after running for about 5 minutes at the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed water reached 80 F after running for about 5 minutes at the front counter. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8543440

08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic buckets with ginger stored on the floor. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site Warning
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in cooler at the sushi station. Warning
10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in the preparation tables. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above sauces inside the reach in cooler. Employee removed raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tuna (48 F - Cold Holding); eel (51 F - Cold Holding); crab imitation (46 F - Cold Holding); salmon (49 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the sushi area. Stop sale was issued. Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna (48 F - Cold Holding); eel (51 F - Cold Holding); crab imitation (46 F - Cold Holding); salmon (49 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the sushi area. Stop sale was issued. Warning
02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu does not identify which item contain raw fish. Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. 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
27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached 80°F after running for about 5 minutes at the front counter. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8384949

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