Sake Room
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2025
52
Score
Sake Room has been inspected six times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 6, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 57, which Sake Room's 52 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut mixed greens inside reach in cooler at kitchen.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (115F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per cook finished cooking 1 hour prior. Observed rice warmer turned off, employee turned on warmer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Provided to operator via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Expired quaternary chemical test kit on 01-2023 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand washing sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at employee restroom.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training expired on 03-15-2024 or prior. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unaware of minimum hot holding temperature, coached employee on correct temperature.
53B-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers on floor by kitchen back door.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with heavy grease accumulation by fryers.
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside seasoning at front counter.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at shelf at front line.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair inside reach in cooler at front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of reach in cooler at front counter and kitchen.
21-12-4
29
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen employee stocked paper towels near sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Silver ware and holder stored in sink. Employee removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Beef prepped and portioned into zip lock bags not labeled in upright freezer. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
74
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed reach in cooler fan cover soiled. Observed table fan next to hood soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles containing different sauces missing labels at front service area.
02D-01-5
74
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over lettuce in reach in cooler in kitchen.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front service hand sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink in kitchen in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles containing different sauces missing labels.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
58
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sake Room last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sake Room on file is from Mar 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sake Room?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sake Room.
How does Sake Room compare to other restaurants in Key Biscayne?
Sake Room most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Key Biscayne average of 57.
Has Sake Room's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sake Room have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sake Room 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 Room inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sake Room is inspected around two times per year on average.
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