SUSHI SAKE
Southwest 8th Street
Miami, Florida, 33130
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 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 employee cellphone stored on shelf above prep area in kitchen
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at reach in cooler on cook line
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next to walk in freezer
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of soy sauce and ginger stored on floor next to ice machine. Observed bucket of spicy mayo stored on floor next to prep table
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer next to cook line and on floor inside walk in freezer
- 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 stored inside container of flour with handle in contact with flour
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over prep table next to dish machine. As per operator prep table is not used for food prep or for clean dishes.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled near to 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 handling dirty dishes then putting on gloves and began prepping raw steak without washing hands in between.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks stored over sauces inside reach in cooler at cook line. Observed raw salmon stored over krab sticks in sushi flip top cooler.
- 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. Observed shrimp tempura being held on time with no time mark at sushi bar. Operator able to prove time shrimp tempura was made and properly labeled with time mark. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils and container stored inside hand sink next to cook line
- 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 over 4 employees working with no certified food manager on duty. Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to cook line
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of white rice. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted on top of ice machine. Operator inverted buckets. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in cooler in front of cook line. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of soy sauce and condiments stored on floor in dry storage and walk in cooler. Operator picked up buckets. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled at sushi bar area. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored inside of walk in freezer. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor next to walk in freezer. Operator properly stored mop. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled under prep table in kitchen and container of flour not labeled next to walk in freezer. Operator labeled products. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over prepped vegetables inside reach in cooler on cook line. Operator relocated products for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 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 shrimp tempura (80F - Hot Holding) at sushi bar. As per operator product has been there for 30 mins. Operator placed product inside oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside of hand sink next to cook line. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to cook line. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: During the callback inspection observed accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vents soiled throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: During the callback inspection observed ceiling and vents soiled throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: During the callback inspection observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: During the callback inspection observed walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping cloths stored on top of preparation table near cooking line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: During the callback inspection observed several wiping cloths stored on top of preparation table near cooking line. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
13
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 plastic bowl inside plastic container with rice, employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vents soiled throughout kitchen.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean knife and forks stored facing up, located near three compartment sink. Employee removed them , and stored them facing down. Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no hair protection.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with soy sauce stored on the floor, located at dry storage, and walk in cooler. Employee removed them, and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket's stored on top of ice machine not inverted. Operator removed them and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black grease/food debris, located at cooking line.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen lobster tails thawing inside plastic container with water, located on top preparation table near cooking line. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping cloths stored on top of preparation table near cooking line. Repeat Violation
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employees touching tofu cheese, green onions,and seaweed, without gloves. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee discarded items, and wash hands, and then put a new pair of gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching and moving garbage can, and then engaged in food preparation with RTE food without changing gloves. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Discussed with operator and provided email handout.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slice machine blade soiled, located at front counter.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot with rice stored inside hand sink, located near cooking line. Employee removed pot with rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Franklin with no Food manager certification. Repeat Violation
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Ivan Torres, Oscar Castro, and Yasel Viscaino with no food employee handle training.
- 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. Discussed with operator and provided email form.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 21 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed under prep table in kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with soy sauce and sushi grinder in back kitchen and walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep table in kitchen.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastics to go container for soup under prep table by walk in cooler. Operator placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet towels on top of prep table in kitchen area by three compartment sink. Operator removed them and placed them in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) inside kitchen. Operator discarded sanitizer solution and prepared a new one. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with flour on top shelf by cooking line. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several thank you bags with jalapeño peppers stored inside walk in cooler.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over raw sweet potato inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed them and placed them in proper way. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet towel inside hand wash sink by kitchen entrance. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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/ Repeat Violation
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2023 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).