Sushi Sake
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
58
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Sushi Sake stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Sushi Sake trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over cut avocados at sushi bar reach in cooler. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grab dirty pans from floor and take to dish area then reenter kitchen and grab clean utensils to prepare customer order.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of ibuprofen stored on shelf next to single service cups and above microwave in back area. Operator removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups with no handle stored inside containers of tempura flour and rice in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor next to mop sink.
08B-38-4
58
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed sushi bar reach in cooler with ambient temperature 58F, sushi reach in cooler 51F and reach in cooler across from cook line 55F. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Observed sushi reach in cooler 40F, reach in cooler across from cook line 38F, and sushi bar reach in cooler 50F. As per operator technician is coming to fix cooler this week. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
90
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink, no vacuum breaker **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter (56F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator for one hour. Operator moved product to reach in cooler. Observed raw salmon (51F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (51F - Cold Holding); krab salad (49F - Cold Holding) at sushi bar, as per operator for less than 3 hours. Observed raw shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); raw steak (44F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across from cook line, as per operator for 1 hour.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pooled eggs stored over avocados inside reach in cooler at sushi bar. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed raw salmon and raw tuna wrapped inside non food grade paper towels inside reach in cooler at sushi bar.
14-86-1
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed sushi bar reach in cooler with ambient temperature 58F, sushi reach in cooler 51F and reach in cooler across from cook line 55F.
14-74-7
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled at sushi bar.
22-16-4
41
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
55
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of the hand sink, located at back kitchen. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed two doors reach in cooler running at 54°F. Operator placed ice bags on top of items stored inside the reach in cooler.
14-74-7
Basic - Observed several wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, located at front counter preparation tables.
21-12-4
Basic - Observed standing reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed back kitchen walls soiled.
36-27-5
67
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 stored at front counter sushi station without time marked. As per operator for one hour. Operator time marked the rice at front counter. Observed two rice cookers with sushi rice without time marked. Not record when the time as control started. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: 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 stored at front counter sushi station without time marked. As per operator for one hour. Operator time marked the rice at front counter. Observed two rice cookers with sushi rice without time marked. Not record when the time as control started. **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: During the callback inspection observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: During the callback inspection no currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 2 employees no proved of food handlers training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: During the callback inspection observed Observed 3 employees no proved of food handlers training. Mynor Godines, Olivio Godines, and Rosa Hernandez. **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed standing Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Observed standing Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at back kitchen. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled, located at back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Observed microwave interior soiled, located at back kitchen. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, located throughout back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, located throughout back kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with different sauces, and also plastic containers with shrimp sauce with no labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with different sauces, and also plastic containers with shrimp sauce with no labeled. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the back kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
50
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 10 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaged in food preparation touching his cell phone, and not change gloves. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods in changing gloves while you engaged in food preparation. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
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 stored at front counter sushi station without time marked. As per operator for one hour. Operator time marked the rice at front counter. Observed two rice cookers with sushi rice without time marked. Not record when the time as control started. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed two rice cookers with sushi rice without time marked. Not record when the time as control started. Operator discarded rice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-19-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter (49F - Cold Holding). As per employee no more than one hour. Operator removed it and placed it in reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Observed 2 employees no proved of food handlers training. **Warning**
53B-13-5
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. Discussed with operator and provided email handout. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bottles and containers stored in front of hand sink, located at back kitchen. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Discussed with operator and provided email form. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at front counter sushi station. Observed no hand soap at woman bathroom, and hand sink, located at front counter sushi station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. **Warning**
53A-14-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the back kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several towels on preparation table at sushi station. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm. Employee prepared new sanitizer solution 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum bowl without handle inside flour in sushi station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, located throughout back kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed food employees stored inside reach in coolers, located at front counter. Employee removed food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at front counter. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice cooker stored on the floor, and also plastic containers with soy sauce on floor, located at the back of the kitchen near mop sink. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled, located at back kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Observed shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located above three compartment sink. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Observed standing Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at back kitchen. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed mop sink completed block with containers, boxes, etc, as a result no able to wash mops in mop sink. **Warning**
29-07-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with different sauces, and also plastic containers with shrimp sauce with no labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
10
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on back area hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers with standing water.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet from back area hand washing sink leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Sake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Sake on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Sake?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sushi Sake.
How does Sushi Sake compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Sushi Sake most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Sushi Sake's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi Sake have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent 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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