SUSHI SAKE
8679 Southwest 24th Street
Florida, 33155
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at back of kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed at back of kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at back of freezer under cooling unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed ice buildup at back of freezer under cooling unit. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Oberserved food being thawed inside hand washing sink at three compartment sink. Food was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Oberserved food being thawed inside hand washing sink at three compartment sink. Coached manager in correct procedure.. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/4/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/3/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at back of kitchen area. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at back of freezer under cooling unit. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in unit across unit neon sign at front counter. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outer edge of ice machine with mold-like substance. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Maduros and ham croquettes not covered while stored at freezer at front counter. Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer at over 200ppm. Solution was diluted to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with different sauces with no common name at cook line. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves with no handwashing and began doing food production. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Oberserved food being thawed inside hand washing sink at three compartment sink. Food was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed training expired for Alondra, Troy, Camila, Sara, Anthony, and Mariakarla. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop stored in standing water at front line. Manager removed water and washed, rinsed and sanitized scoop and holster. Corrected On-Site
- 24-05-4:Basic - Observed ice bucket not stored inverted on ice machine. Manager inverted bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packages of raw shrimp thawing in standing water. Manager turned cold water on over product. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over garlic butter at reach in cooler at hibachi area. Employee rearranged products. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 6/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at warewashing and preparation area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at preparation area.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board at sushi station at far end of front counter.
- 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, and ice machine gaskets in disrepair.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup under cooling equipment at back walk-in freezer unit. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles not labeled with common name at sushi station and front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/25/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 6/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled standing water at front counter. Employee removed water and took items to wash, rinse and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Observed Interior of microwave near salad reach in cooler has accumulation of old food debris. Employee began removing debris.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Observed heavy accumulation of Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor underneath fan. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Observed ice bucket not inverted on top of ice machine at kitchen. Employee inverted ice bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at front counter. Employee inverted items. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water at ware washing area. Employee placed product under cool running water. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw lobster wrapped in plastic wrap stored over container of ice cream at reach in freezer at front counter. Employee rearranged products. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/6/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted on top of ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 08B-49-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drink stored inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee remove and discarded drink. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 08B-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee using spatula to handle raw shrimp and then ready-to-eat fried rice and mixed vegetables without first washing, rinsing and sanitizing tongs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 touching rice inside container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at front counter area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at front counter area. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of reach in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs at reach in cooler at sushi area. Advised operator to rearrange products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed juice machine with old food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand sink at sushi area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/11/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted on top of ice machine. Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drink stored inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee remove and discarded drink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-22-4:Basic - Employee using spatula to handle raw shrimp and then ready-to-eat fried rice and mixed vegetables without first washing, rinsing and sanitizing tongs. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 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 touching rice inside container. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at front counter area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-03-4:Basic - Observed dish racks soiled with black substance at ware washing area. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of reach in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation 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 white fish no parasite destruction letter. 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 raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs at reach in cooler at sushi area. Advised operator to rearrange products. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per cook for more than 4 hours. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dumpling (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per cook for approximately 3 hours. Observed raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per cook for more than 4 hours. Observed raw tuna (60F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front counter. As per manager for approximately 3 hours. Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for sushi rice, and no date marking on rice container. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed juice machine with old food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand sink at sushi area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed cook unaware of maximum cold holding temperature. Coached cook for cold holding temperatures. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2024 revealed 17 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled located by sushi cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed interior of ice machine soiled located by sushi cook line. **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Also Observed water stains on ceiling tiles at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Also Observed water stains on ceiling tiles at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 21-05-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth inside of rice wine vinegar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed wiping cloth inside of rice wine vinegar. **Time Extended**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of sauce stored on the floor located on the walk in cooler. employee removed the container from the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed container of sauce stored on the floor located on the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside the reach in coolers near the front cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed no ambient thermometer inside the reach in coolers near the front cook line. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dish racks stored in front of hand sink at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dish racks stored in front of hand sink at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed time as a public health control written procedures not completed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed time as a public health control written procedures not completed. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/5/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled located by sushi cook line. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Also Observed water stains on ceiling tiles at kitchen. Warning
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth inside of rice wine vinegar. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of sauce stored on the floor located on the walk in cooler. employee removed the container from the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside the reach in coolers near the front cook line. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored by the 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 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 crack raw shell eggs and then begin portioning rice. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedure. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution at 200 plus ppm. Employee diluted with water. Final reading, 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dish racks stored in front of hand sink at ware washing area. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed masago, raw salmon, raw tuna and raw hamachi offered on the menu. Items not identified and linked to consumer advisory. Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - Observed time as a public health control written procedures not completed. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).