Sushi Sake

7004 Bird Rd Ste 101-102, Miami, FL 33155

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

High Risk

Public records show three inspections at Sushi Sake stretching back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to five violations before.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Sushi Sake on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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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. Observed sushi rice (85F - Hot Holding) next to the cook line. As per operator, sushi rice was made about three hours ago. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025. Operator made payment during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice (85F - Hot Holding) next to cook line with no time mark. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing multi surface cleaner with no label at the bar area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for sushi rice. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

03F-10-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign for hand wash sink next to cook line and three compartment sink.

31B-04-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO2 tanks inside walk in cooler not secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored next to clean equipment and utensils at the bar area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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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. Observed miso soup (105F - Hot Holding) at the prep table. As per operator, product was recently made and has been there for no less than half an hour. Operator began to reheat product to correct parameters. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near cook line. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in the bar area.

31B-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents above dry storage rack soiled.

36-34-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside walk in freezer at the door.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between prep tables at the bar area. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign for hand wash sink inside bar area.

31B-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service straws at the bar area not wrapped or protected. Operator placed plastic wrap to cover straws. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to cook line soiled.

36-27-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small bowl used as a scoop inside bin of breading at the dry storage rack. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Jan 30, 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 Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Sake?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sushi Sake.

How does Sushi Sake compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Sushi Sake most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Sushi Sake's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sushi Sake have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Sushi Sake 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.

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