Sake House Japanese Bistro

800 Ocala Rd #370, Tallahassee, FL 32304

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sake House Japanese Bistro nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor-mayo beside walk-in cooler door”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Tallahassee sits at 88, putting Sake House Japanese Bistro on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink, cell phone on shelf above make table. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor-mayo beside walk-in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken in pan stored over eel in walk in cooler. Operator placed chicken under Eel during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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

22-20-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Tuna sitting in water. Operator placed tuna under running water during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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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.

53B-13-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at sushi bar.

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Mayo stored on floor in kitchen. Observed soy sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed items 6 inches off floor during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observe To Go trays not inverted in kitchen. Operator inverted trays during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp sitting in water inside sink. Operator placed shrimp under running water during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a steel wool inside employee hand sink kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

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.

11-27-4

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

22-20-5

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.

06-09-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the floor,cook line. Employee removed items from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Waitress station.

10-08-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water.

06-01-5

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 8, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sake House Japanese Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sake House Japanese Bistro on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sake House Japanese Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor-mayo beside walk-in cooler door” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sake House Japanese Bistro.

How does Sake House Japanese Bistro compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Sake House Japanese Bistro most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 88.

Has Sake House Japanese Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sake House Japanese Bistro have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sake House Japanese Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Sake House Japanese Bistro inspected?

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

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