Sushi Sake
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Sushi Sake has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
By comparison, the average Miami Springs facility scores 78, putting Sushi Sake on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a soiled colander and spoon in handwashing sink at warewashing area. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelves at walk in cooler.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter at ice machine missing service date.
29-28-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed an employee at cook line use a bowl with no handle to portion cooked rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a CO tank at walk in cooler not secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pot and mixing bowls on shelf over ice machine not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in reach in cooler at server area not separated, manager removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on shelf at warewashing area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at several area soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
52
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed aluminum container stored inside HWS in kitchen. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting boards stored by Ice Machine on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
24-26-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Walk in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed kimchee sauce plastic containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching shrimps inside container in reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator stored scoop with handle above the top. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw lobsters thawing in standing water inside kitchen. Operator removed lobsters to Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle with soy sauce unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
64
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting boards stored by ice machine on kitchen floor.
24-26-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Tuna and Tilapia bags inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator cut bags. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on shelf in front of Dish Washing Machine.
24-08-4
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 scoop handle touching flour inside container. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed Insect control device installed over a bottle of Sake. Operator removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets inside salad prep area.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar powder container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
64
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and touching clean plate without changing gloves and washing hands inside kitchen.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponges stored inside both hand wash sinks inside kitchen. Operator removed sponges. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Sushi Rolls not identified as Raw Items on Specials Menu.
02B-01-5
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
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching vegetables inside reach in cooler. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks faces up inside prep area. Operator stored utensils faces down. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed inside kitchen. Operator removed bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed candy sugar container unlabeled on shelf in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed kimchee base stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed box from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
45
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw shrimps inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand wash sink in back kitchen. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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 scoop handle touching flour and rice inside containers in back kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up inside salad prep area. Operator stored spoons faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet containers stored on shelf in front of dish washing machine in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of sauce stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed bottles from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside Ice machine in back kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
50
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over vegetables inside reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed Food Establishment using property next to restaurant separate by a door that are not in the original PLANS. Also, observed inside property reach in coolers, kitchen, Walk in freezer, restrooms, and dining room that are not in the original PLANS.
51-16-7
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with sanitizer not labeled on Ice machine in back kitchen. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed shrimp sauce plastic container stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic containers stored on shelf in front of Dish washing machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets inside kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container inside dry storage. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
45
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand sink inside kitchen. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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
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
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with water and soap not labeled inside kitchen. Employee labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish inside Walk in cooler. Operator cut bag. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet containers on shelf over three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce plastic containers stored on Walk in cooler floor. Employee removed them from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside both restrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets inside kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed inside mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored them inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container on shelf inside kitchen. Employee labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
Sep 13, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed Hot water running for 2 minutes at 80°F.
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed Hot water running for 2 minutes at 80°F.
27-16-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed Hot water running for 2 minutes at 80°F.
27-10-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Sake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Sake on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Sake?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sushi Sake.
How does Sushi Sake compare to other restaurants in Miami Springs?
Sushi Sake most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Springs average of 78.
Has Sushi Sake's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi Sake have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent 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.
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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