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SUSHI SAKE

SUSHI SAKE in HOMESTEAD has 9 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.1/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

North Krome Avenue
Homestead, Florida, 33030
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13540518

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler/freezer handles soiled in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris underneath fryer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen areas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer heavily soiled with food debris across from cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks stored over washed mushrooms inside reach in cooler across from grill. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken removed from commercially processed packaging stored over raw shrimp inside reach in freezer in back area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10919299

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler/freezer handles soiled in kitchen area.
  • 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 sushi reach in cooler with ambient temperature 47F.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris underneath fryer.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor next to fryer. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen areas.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer heavily soiled with food debris across from cook line.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw chicken, changed gloves without washing hands in between and continued to prep customer order.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks stored over washed mushrooms inside reach in cooler across from grill.
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken removed from commercially processed packaging stored over raw shrimp inside reach in freezer in back area.
  • 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 (49F - Cold Holding) at sushi reach in cooler, as per operator for 4 hours.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter (67F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator for 30 mins. Observed krab salad (49F - Cold Holding) at sushi reach in cooler, as per operator for 4 hours.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in prep sink.

Inspection Date: 6/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10826612

  • 12B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed a can of monster drink stored inside the reach in freezer at the front counter. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Employee eating while preparing food. Observed a thermo and an opened bottle stored on top of the preparation table at the front counter. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container and soy sauce stored on the floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Observed plastic oil container and soy sauce stored on the floor. **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 2025-06-24: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in door gaskets soiled at the front line and also hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Observed reach in door gaskets soiled at the front line and also hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the front counter. **Time Extended**
  • 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - very slow draining water in handwash sink at the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: very slow draining water in handwash sink at the kitchen area next to the 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container stored inside the hand wash sink in the kitchen area. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Observed a lot of food debris inside the hand wash sink at the front area. **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.Manager did not provided food handler training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Observed food handler trainings for Alberto Vazquez expired 5/6/2025, Aiden Garcia expired 5/7/2025, Patricia Romero expired 05/7/2025, and Claudia Vidal expired 5/07/2025. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10760432

  • 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 2 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 stored inside the reach in cooler at the front counter. Stop sale was issued. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed a can of monster drink stored inside the reach in freezer at the front counter. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container and soy sauce stored on the floor. Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. 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 reach in door gaskets soiled at the front line and also hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-20-5:Basic - very slow draining water in handwash sink at the kitchen 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 employee handled soiled equipment to the kitchen also touched her face then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Warning
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed pesticide stored above hand wash sink at kitchen area.. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 2 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 stored inside the reach in cooler at the front counter. Stop sale was issued. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container stored inside the hand wash sink in the kitchen area. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site 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 7 employees at the time of the inspection 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.Manager did not provided food handler training. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front line. Employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 1/15/2025

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling with accumulated dust above sushi station at the front.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched his head to fix the cap and then engage in food preparation without washing hands.

Inspection Date: 3/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8632118

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the tempura and the flour. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the tempura and the flour. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
  • 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Observed 1 employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair located by the back door. Also observed reach in cooler gasket torn in front of the grill.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair located by the back door. Also observed reach in cooler gasket torn in front of the grill **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 2024-03-15: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets and hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Observed reach in cooler gaskets and hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler next to the hand wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler next to the hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the sushi preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Observed at the sushi preparation area. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8518898

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the tempura and the flour. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair located by the back door. Also observed reach in cooler gasket torn in front of the grill.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket with soy sauce stored on the floor. Repeat Violation 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 reach in cooler gaskets and hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler next to the hand wash sink. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food inside reach in freezer not covered. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the sushi preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a sugar container at the front line not labeled. Employee labeled the sugar container. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grabbed his phone and then engaged in food preparation, Without washing hands. Employee was coached to wash hands after touching dirty surfaces. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed salmon (58 F - Cold Holding); fish (58 F - Cold Holding); crab imitation (58 F - Cold Holding); tuna (55 F - Cold Holding)side the reach in cooler at the sushi station. As per employee foods were placed before noon. 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 salmon (58 F - Cold Holding); fish (58 F - Cold Holding); crab imitation (58 F - Cold Holding); tuna (55 F - Cold Holding)side the reach in cooler at the sushi station. As per employee foods were placed before noon. Stop sale was issued. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bucket with chlorine solution stored in the preparation table. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 3/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8518565

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the tempura. Manager removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the tempura. **Time Extended**
  • 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed 1 employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair located by the back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair located by the back door. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic bucket with ginger stored on the floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed plastic bucket with soy sauce stored on the floor. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed hood filters soiled. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the sushi preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the sushi preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8376504

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the tempura. Manager removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at the sushi station not longer cleanable. Warning
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair located by the back door. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic bucket with ginger stored on the floor. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the sushi preparation area. Repeat Violation 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. 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

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
(653 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday:11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday:3:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday:3:00 – 9:00 PM
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Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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