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SUSHI SAKE

Southwest 8th Street
Miami, Florida, 33130
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10856036

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop on top of the vegetables. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave device soiled with grease by the miso soup.
  • 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 cup handle touching the panko at the sushi counter. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the reach in freezer not covered. Employee covered the food. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table at the sushi station. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 sponges stored inside the hand wash sink at the sushi station. Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test strips expired 2024.

Inspection Date: 6/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10758764

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on raw tuna container at sushi bar, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed vinegar case stored on floor by walk in freezer, operator stored properly during inspection. Also several food plastic containers on floor at walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on dirty bucket, operator moved scoop and bucket to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 91° F next to fryers at kitchen area, operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area, operator removed towel during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on units throughout kitchen area.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm); operator discarded during inspection.Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice, flour,panko and bread crumbs containers not identified with common name by 3 compartment sink.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cubed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler next to flat grill, as operator less than 45 minutes, operator close reach in cooler door during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues on hand wash sink next to ice machine at kitchen area.

Inspection Date: 1/13/2025

  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 72 plus seats at the establishment and the license is just for 18 seats.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of ices stored on floor inside the walk in freezer.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened water bottle stored inside the reach in cooler by the grill. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 chlorine sanitizer was 0 ppm.
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 0 ppm.

Inspection Date: 3/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8514966

  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an opened container above preparation table. Employee was coached not to use open container in preparation tables. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from an opened container above preparation table. Employee discarded the water. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the sushi station and also at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on the floor. Operator fixed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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 form was provided to operator. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8514671

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside the bucket. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Observed mop stored inside the bucket **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Maria Mardones 7 years ago, Tony Sangote over 3 years. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Observed Maria Mardones 7 years ago, Tony Sangote over 3 years. Employee aria M was off for over a month. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8382259

  • 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 cell phone on the preparation table. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket with soy sauce stored on the floor. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside the bucket. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the sushi station. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license e purée Oct 2023. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed crab imitation (53 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the sushi station. As per employee food was placed around 10:00 am this morning. 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 crab imitation (53 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the sushi station. As per employee food was placed around 10:00 am this morning. Stop sale was issued. 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
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Maria Mardones 7 years ago, Tony Sangote over 3 years. 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 sushi salmon at the reach in cooler at the sushi bar not date marked. As per employee it was cooked yesterday. Warning

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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

Restaurant Features

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

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