Sushi Sake
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Sushi Sake stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
By comparison, the average Winter Park facility scores 83, putting Sushi Sake on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing utensils in hand wash sink next to cook line
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to sushi station **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle with no label at dish area **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
74
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink next to fryer **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls used to scoop flour and rice **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust
14-17-4
74
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice at walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At the walk in freezer door , the door heater is not functioning correctly - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Sushi rice
03F-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 25 ppm , dish washer soap is foaming service call recommend **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
16-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fry baskets are damaged -hood filters missing in the hood
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At the walk in freezer door , the door heater is not functioning correctly
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Shrimp thawing in standing water
06-07-5
61
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Salmon,scallions fried shrimp,krab sticks lined with paper towels,in walk in cooler and reach in cooler at sushi bar
14-86-1
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For the grouper that is served raw, operator got parasite letter from Lombardi **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots on cooks line not inverted
24-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on plastic curtains and ceilings in walk in cooler
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs and wisk stored to hang on shelving rack **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Krab sticks thawing in sink in water.Operator turned on faucet
06-01-5
58
Apr 27, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed seaweed container being used to store other food **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle stored with utensils at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board on cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored with single serve items in dry storage area
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dry dish storage
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up on door,plastic curtains,ceiling and floor
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry dish storage
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Nov 28, 2022
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 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Sake?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sushi Sake.
How does Sushi Sake compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
Sushi Sake most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has Sushi Sake's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi Sake have averaged around three 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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