Hot Sake Asian
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
61
Score
Hot Sake Asian appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 15, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Hot Sake Asian's latest score of 61 falls below the Clearwater Beach average of 76. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. All cups no handle removed from various bags.
14-01-5
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 thawing tuna in cryovac. Operator removed while still frozen. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of ginger, bottles of water and various sauce buckets on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
61
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice 50f, made on 8/26/2025 missed cooling window. Discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked rice 50f, made on 8/26/2025 missed cooling window. Discarded.
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red liquid.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor. Sauce buckets on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In front of three compartment sink.
38-07-4
55
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment. Wall behind fryer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 lb can oyster sauce dented on seam.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shells eggs stored on unwashed lemons. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen pan in sink. Item moved. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment. Wall behind fryer.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce and cooking oil stored on floor in storage room. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink held with produce. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
50
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in hand sink. Items removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor under cooktop. Cooking oil on floor in store room. Sauce bucket on floor on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used for scoops in bins and sauce buckets.
14-01-5
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Top of white refrigerator on cooks line.
23-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fryers. Floors under fryers
36-27-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
61
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over bottles of water in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Wontons and egg rolls in non food grade bags in white stand up fridge/freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 99f, had employee put in walk in cooler. Cooked rice 58f, put in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl and utensils in sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hot Sake Asian last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hot Sake Asian on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hot Sake Asian?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hot Sake Asian.
How does Hot Sake Asian compare to other restaurants in Clearwater Beach?
Hot Sake Asian most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater Beach average of 76.
Has Hot Sake Asian's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hot Sake Asian have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hot Sake Asian means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hot Sake Asian inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hot Sake Asian is inspected around two times per year on average.
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