Sushi Sake Islamorada

81630 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Sushi Sake Islamorada six times, with records going back to 2022. Sushi Sake Islamorada was last inspected on Jan 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about eight violations before that.

“Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Sushi Sake Islamorada's latest score of 74 sits above the Islamorada average of 69. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

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 - Ice machine exterior soiled.

23-01-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection.

08B-61-5

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw shell stored over or with unwashed produce in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic butter 64F butter was refrigerated to rapid cool . **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glue stored on food storage shelving **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection.

08B-61-5

Basic - Womens Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. ice scoop was washed rinsed and sanitized during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Brown rice 78F Discarded by operator **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface, paper towels on top of vegetables.

21-05-5

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.wahoo 51F , Eggs 71f Eggs were refrigerator to rapid

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shrimp at 91f, butter 89F Shrimp and butter and raw eggs were put into cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge in handwashing sink

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-05-6

53B-13-5

Basic - Uncovered food stored near handwash sink exposed to splash.

08B-54-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

12B-12-5

Mar 22, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Sake Islamorada last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Sake Islamorada on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Sake Islamorada?

Across the inspection record, “outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sushi Sake Islamorada.

How does Sushi Sake Islamorada compare to other restaurants in Islamorada?

Sushi Sake Islamorada most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Islamorada average of 69.

Has Sushi Sake Islamorada's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sushi Sake Islamorada have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sushi Sake Islamorada 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 Islamorada inspected?

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

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