SUSHI SAKE
Southwest 8th Street
Miami, Florida, 33130
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting boards stored by ice machine on kitchen floor.
- 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 Tuna and Tilapia bags inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator cut bags. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on shelf in front of Dish Washing Machine.
- 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 handle touching flour inside container. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed Insect control device installed over a bottle of Sake. Operator removed bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets inside salad prep area.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar powder container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed kimchee base stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed box from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching vegetables inside reach in cooler. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks faces up inside prep area. Operator stored utensils faces down. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed inside kitchen. Operator removed bucket from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed candy sugar container unlabeled on shelf in kitchen. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and touching clean plate without changing gloves and washing hands inside kitchen.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponges stored inside both hand wash sinks inside kitchen. Operator removed sponges. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Sushi Rolls not identified as Raw Items on Specials Menu.
- 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/
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 5/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet containers stored on shelf in front of dish washing machine in back kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of sauce stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed bottles from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside Ice machine in back kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 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 handle touching flour and rice inside containers in back kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up inside salad prep area. Operator stored spoons faces down. 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 beef over raw shrimps inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator stored products correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand wash sink in back kitchen. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/20/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container inside dry storage. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic containers stored on shelf in front of Dish washing machine.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed shrimp sauce plastic container stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets inside kitchen.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over vegetables inside reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 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 Food Establishment using property next to restaurant separate by a door that are not in the original PLANS. Also, observed inside property reach in coolers, kitchen, Walk in freezer, restrooms, and dining room that are not in the original PLANS.
- 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.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with sanitizer not labeled on Ice machine in back kitchen. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (305) 285-3232
Website: http://www.sushisakemiami.com/
Google Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
(514 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025