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SUSHI SAKE HOMESTEAD

Based on 8 health inspections, SUSHI SAKE HOMESTEAD in HOMESTEAD has earned a 1.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

5 South Flagler Avenue
Homestead, Florida, 33030
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/13/2026

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13610827

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: During callback inspection observed floor tiles in disrepair at bar area. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no handwashing sink at sushi preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: During callback inspection observed no handwashing sink at sushi preparation area. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added sushi preparation area with preparation cooler, convection oven and rice cooker, no handwashing sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added sushi preparation area with preparation cooler, convection oven and rice cooker, no handwashing sink. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/12/2026

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13533655

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with black substance at dish area. Observed ceiling soiled with old food debris near cook line. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler torn. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris at walk in cooler. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at bar area. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of flour and soy on floor in walk in storage closet. Observed plastic containers of sauces on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at cook line. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the bottom of the stove at cook line soiled with old food debris. Observed soiled gaskets in sushi cooler at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple clean plastic containers at shelves near the ice machine with old labels. Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee blue drink container stored with sauces at reach in cooler at cooked line. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths not stored in solution at kitchen and sushi preparation area. Warning
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm). Sushi chef reset Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked eggs (117F - Cooling) at 1:34 pm at reach in cooler across cook line. As per chef cooked eggs prepared more than 2 hours prior. Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed sushi chef enter sushi area and began preparing sushi rolls no. No handwash. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed cucumber. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches crawling on floor underneath the three compartment sink. Observed 1 live roach crawling on cheese cloth above three compartment sink. Employees discarded cheese cloth. Employee discarded roaches and sanitized floor. 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 (117F - Cooling) at 1:34 pm at reach in cooler across cook line. As per chef cooked eggs prepared more than 2 hours prior. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (52F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut kale (52F - Cold Holding); krabsticks (52F - Cold Holding) inside preparation cooler at sushi bar. As per sushi chef less than 2 hours. Sushi chef placed products in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (53F - Cooling) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per chef for more than 3 hours. Coached chef in proper cooling procedures. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of degreaser and stainless steal cleaner stored next to clean utensils under preparation table across cook line. Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with splitter; no breaker. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no handwashing sink at sushi preparation area. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added sushi preparation area with preparation cooler, convection oven and rice cooker, no handwashing sink. 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. Observed sushi rice at back kitchen and sushi bar held under time. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 9/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10926948

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
  • 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 backpack stored on stop of soda dispensers. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of flour and soy on floor in walk in storage closet. Observed soy on floor in walk in cooler.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site. Inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in sushi cooler at front counter.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers in kitchen.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bag of flour with no cover in walk in storage closet. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in cooler across cook line; raw chicken above cooked wontons. Operator corrected on site. 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 chicken over raw beef in cooler under stove. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning spray on dry dish rack next to cook line. Operator moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with splitter; no breaker.
  • 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves in dry food storage closet.
  • 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. Observed sushi rice and shrimp at counter under time; no written plan. Inspector provided form. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 1/28/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 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
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened water bottle on preparation table.
  • 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 cell phone stored above preparation table in the kitchen.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee cooking wearing a wacth. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with long hair with no hair restraint in food preparation.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn across from the stove. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tequeños inside the reach in freezer not covered. Employee covered them. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed moo inside the mop sink.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation tables. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
  • 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 cooked pasta and rice inside the reach in cooler. As per employee food were cooked on Sunday.

Inspection Date: 11/22/2024

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license expired October 31st, 2023. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn across from stove. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Gaskets will be replaced soon according to operator. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior door that leads to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Operator ordered several new ambient thermometers to place them in the units. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped rodents in control devices. Observed 2 dead rats in trap in dry storage area in kitchen. Warning
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. 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 all food stored in reach in cooler across from stove 46F or above. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license expired October 31st, 2023. Warning
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without beard guard while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn across from stove. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior door that leads to the outside. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of sweet potatoes stored on floor in dry storage area. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in dry storage area in kitchen. Warning
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on shelf handle near stove. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed steam table soiled with old food debris. Observed reach in cooler handle soiled. Observed Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on floor in back storage area. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation table and cutting board. 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 dishmachine reading 0ppm. Instructed operator to discontinue use until it is fixed. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishmachine reading 0ppm. Instructed operator to discontinue use until it is fixed. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed Raw Shell Eggs stored over strawberries in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed lobster, salmon, and shrimp stored under beef in reach in cooler. Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 14 droppings on top of dish machine in kitchen. Observed more than 20 droppings under the three compartment sink on the floor in kitchen. Observed 30 plus on the floor of the dry storage room in kitchen. Observed more than 40 on pan inside of dry storage room next to dry ingredients in kitchen. Observed 10 droppings on top of cans in dry storage room in kitchen. 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 Pico De Gallo (45F - Cold Holding); Ground Beef (47F - Cold Holding); Cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); As per operator, food had been placed inside reach in cooler yesterday night. Stop Sale Issued. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pico De Gallo (45F - Cold Holding); Ground Beef (47F - Cold Holding); Cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); As per operator, they had been placed inside reach in cooler yesterday night. Stop Sale Issued. 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 White Rice (71F - Hot Holding); Veggie Purée (56F - Hot Holding); Bacon (63F - Hot Holding); Garlic Butter (105F - Hot Holding). As per operator they placed foods less than 2 hours ago. Operator was advised that all hot held foods have to be at 135 or above 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 Tina, Noelle, Ivan employed more than 60 days with no proof of employee training. Warning
  • 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 ground beef in reach in cooler not date marked. Warning
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed in kitchen near walk in cooler.

Inspection Date: 2/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8441745

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed few spoons stored in standing water @ 74° F next to the stove. Employee removed the water. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs stored above the flat grill + 70° F. Stop sale was issued.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shell eggs stored above the flat grill + 70° F. Stop sale was issued.

Inspection Date: 7/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345041

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler not working properly. Food stored inside was out of temperature. Also observed gaskets torn.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with eel sauce stored on the floor. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored between preparation tables. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed an old label with meatballs date marked on 6/19 inside reach in cooler. Operator stated meatballs are from yesterday and placed a new label on it. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with sugar not labeled. Employee labeled the sugar. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham with onions (47 F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (50 F - Cold Holding) as per employee food were placed inside the unit less than 3 hours ago. Food was removed to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle soiled with mold like substance.Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 meatballs inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Employee date marked the food. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(374 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
✗ Currently Closed

Features

✓ Restaurant
✓ Lodging
✓ Bar

Restaurant Features

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

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