Sushi Sake
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Sushi Sake has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to eight violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Sushi Sake's latest score of 58 falls below the Hialeah average of 76. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over raw eggs, over vegetables. Inside walk in cooler buckets. Manager arrange animal proteins properly away from vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changed task, put Hans on pockets, used clean tongs to serve food , no gloves changed , no hand washing. Manager coached employee on proper glove use and hand washing, employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed , cups and glasses , and bowls and plates not inverted by sushi station. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee drinking water while preparing food at cook line.
12B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing pickled ginger, stored on the floor. Manager stored bucket six inches of the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside rice. Operator stored scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed by front counter single serve containers not inverted. Employee inverted single serve containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
58
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multi purpose cleaner and degreaser spray bottles not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler dusty.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of preparation table. Manager stored on shelf under prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1
82
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch her face, clean preparation table and was going to engage on food preparation without changing gloves or washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper glove use and handwashing procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pickle ginger sauce in walk in cooler. Operator moved the raw shell eggs to the bottom of the shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 miso soup (131F - Hot Holding) at back kitchen area. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator began reheating the soup. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled cleaning sponge stored in HWS at front counter. Operator removed the sponge. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS next to dishwasher. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at HWS at front counter. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal drink and cell phone on preparation table next to mop sink. Operator removed both items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored in the crack between the wall and shelf. Operator moved knives to dishwasher area for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a container of flour with the scoop handle touching the flour in kitchen area. Manager stored scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of the preparation table next to food. Operator moved the sanitizer bucket to the bottom shelf of preparation table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of corn flour not labeled on preparation table next to griddle. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
30
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
67
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container no handle used to dispense dry rice. Manager discarded plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug at dumster
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on hand wash sign at front cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed inside mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm at cooking line. Em add chlorine to solution, Chlorine at 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled, manager labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
74
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed at bar area,sanitizer solution for cleaning towels at 200ppm. Employee set up new sanitizer solution for cleaning towels Chlorine 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
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
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 - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container no handle used to dispense rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
55
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked scrambled eggs in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand wash sink in kitchen area.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty cups inside hand wash sink in kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees food and drinks in shelves in Togo packing section. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor in kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of Togo paper bags stored on floor in preparation area. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bin with ice not covered in kitchen area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed imitation crab bags (frozen) in container with water in kitchen area. Employee moved to walk in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed almonds,coconut and string fries containers not labeled with common name in kitchen area.
02D-01-5
47
Oct 18, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Sake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Sake on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Sake?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sushi Sake.
How does Sushi Sake compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Sushi Sake most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Sushi Sake's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sushi Sake have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sushi Sake 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 Sushi Sake inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Sake is inspected around three times per year on average.
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