Sake Cafe

4880 N 9 Ave, Pensacola, FL 32503

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2025

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Sake Cafe four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 14, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Pensacola restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw beef over mixed vegetables, Container of shelled eggs over mixed cabbage.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored food inside and utensils inside hand washing station in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items inside upright reach in cooler and walk in cooler. Operator placed marks on items.

02C-02-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

02D-01-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside fried rice and cut cabbage.

14-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple items inside reach in coolers in kitchen. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Open container of dumplings and vegetables stored next to hand washing station.

08B-36-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Jun 14, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jan 10, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

12A-09-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fried rice inside walk in cooler.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items inside hand washing station next to cook line. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines.

31A-01-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside container of flour.

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

10-17-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in cooler on prep line kitchen.

22-16-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

02D-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sake Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sake Cafe on file is from Apr 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sake Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sake Cafe.

How does Sake Cafe compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Sake Cafe most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Sake Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sake Cafe have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Sake Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Sake Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sake Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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