SUSHI SAKE

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10852693

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In the walk in cooler.
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment with a change of ownership, as per Manager within 1 month ago.
  • 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.
  • 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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 4/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10711679

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.in the walk in cooler. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, rice and panko crumbs container with no name label. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled egg (72F - Cold Holding); tempura mix (70F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the prep table by the cook line for less than 4 hours, as per operator. Operator placed items in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03G-38-4:Intermediate - Acidity of each batch of sushi rice not tested with a pH meter and results recorded as required. Observed sushi rice in the rice maker, operator has no testing device. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed strainer stored inside prep area handwashing sink. Operator removed. 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/4/2024

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 6 knives stored between oven and prep table at sushi station.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on shelves over triple sink.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar stored in plastic containers without label at prep area.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer inside hand sink at prep area. Operator removed the item. Also observed at front counter. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 4+ food employees.

Inspection Date: 5/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8304875

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Women bathroom.
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.