Sushi Sake
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2025, Sushi Sake has six inspections in the public record. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Among Lauderdale-by-the-Sea restaurants, the typical score is 78; Sushi Sake is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 5 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A\005C00A0 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Florida Restaurant and Lodging - missing for some employees. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Florida Restaurant and Lodging - missing for some employees **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC - Yonelba Howell. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed same. PIC - Yonelba Howell **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ 5 food handlers present. PIC - Yonelba Howell. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed 4 food handlers. PIC - Yonelba Howell. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Florida Restaurant and Lodging - missing for some employees. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 5 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A\00A0 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed same. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
67
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Left reach in cooler at cookline; raw scallops over ready to eat cut zucchini and onion mix. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Front line Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm), reviewed proper amount needed to properly sanitize with staff. Operator remade solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
67
Feb 27, 2025
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 Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Sushi Sake compare to other restaurants in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
Sushi Sake most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea average of 78.
Has Sushi Sake's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi Sake have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sushi Sake means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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