Volcanic Sushi+Sake
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
33
Score
Going back to 2022, Volcanic Sushi+Sake has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 14 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Restaurants in Cutler Bay average 70, so Volcanic Sushi+Sake trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed temperature never reached 160°F.
22-49-4
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. Employee removed his watch and then engaged in food preparation without washing his hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher machine is not working properly. Temperature reached 120.F
22-45-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Dishwasher employee did not know how to sanitize utensils in the 3 compartment sink.
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice discarded inside the hand wash sink. In the kitchen.
31A-11-4
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. Observed some food handler training e lured . Guido P e paired 3/16/26, Mary V. Expired 2/26.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on top of the ice machine.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 75°F at the stove at the front.
10-07-4
33
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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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. Employee preparing food at the front counter removed his watch and failed to wash hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 packages of tuna indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quart sanitizer was 400+ ppm at the front counter. Operator adjusted to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
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 2 packages of tuna indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food at the front counter. Employee removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stored on shelf by the mop sink not properly air dried.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of containers stored on the floor at the dry storage. Operator removed the box. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen and front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wiping cloth on preparation table at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
43
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rice cooker lid is broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Observed rice cooker lid is broken. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Observed on kitchen floor. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
90
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 or more flying insects in the air of the kitchen area by the mop sink. Observed 5 Flies landing on clean equipment stored in a rack of the food prep area. Observed approximately 3 flying insects in the air at the hallway leading to the food storage room. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quat sanitizer at +400 ppm. Employee discarded the water and adjusted to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher reached 145°F. **Warning**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwasher reached 145°F . **Warning**
22-56-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form was provided to person in charge. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored in standing water at the front counter at 70°F. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tempura shrimp stored inside reach in freezer not covered next. Employee covered the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee beverages stored on 2 preparation tables. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee handling food at the food counter chewing gum. Employee discarded the gum. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-09-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored in a rack not properly air-dried by the mop sink in the kitchen area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rice cooker lid is broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the front counter. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container stored in the floor. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
29
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 102 oz can of EFA BRAND bamboo shoots with dent. Observed can of LEE KUM KEE oyster sauce with dent; 5 lb. Operator voluntarily threw away cans. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry food racks in back.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time for sushi rice but no written plan or time mark available.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles at front counter with no label.
41-17-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand sink at entrance. Operators removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Employee cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at sushi counter employee with no hair restraint. During inspection employee placed hat on head. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed brown rice container broken in back of kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor outside of walk in cooler. Observed salmon on floor outside of office. Items were placed properly off of floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at soda fountain in kitchen area. Inspector coached employees on proper storage and operators placed in triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers in establishment. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloth on scale in back of kitchen; not in use. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
27
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a substance Iike mold inside ice machine-bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/dusted AC return over preparation table at the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between a rack and table, chef relocated the knife. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in touch with ice at soda dispenser at kitchen area next to reach in freezer.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at small preparation table kitchen area.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gasket at unit across from reach in freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed exposed concrete floor across from preparation table at the kitchen.
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping towel not stored in sanitizer bucket at kitchen preparation area.
21-12-4
58
Feb 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In both hand sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
67
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Food manager certification expired for Rosemary Diaz on 11/13/22.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a spatula stored in the hand wash sink located next to the 3 compartment sink. Employee removed it onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. RIF located by the walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small toaster underneath the preparation table located at front line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of toaster with grease accumulation, toaster located at front line.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler next to the steam table located in the font line.
29-49-6
67
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink located next to the 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Reach-in cooler next to the fryer at cook line. Observed ice dispenser slimy in the soda fountain located at front counter.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the microwave, soap dispenser, paper towel dispenser.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In black containers on the prep table located at the prep area observed raw ground beef and raw chicken thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink pipe leaking-(hand sink located at pre area)
29-11-4
67
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-11: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-01: Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-11: Missing drain plug at dumpster **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in prep line area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-11: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in prep line area. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-01: Observed the walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in prep line area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Volcanic Sushi+Sake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Volcanic Sushi+Sake on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Volcanic Sushi+Sake?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Volcanic Sushi+Sake.
How does Volcanic Sushi+Sake compare to other restaurants in Cutler Bay?
Volcanic Sushi+Sake most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Cutler Bay average of 70.
Has Volcanic Sushi+Sake's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Volcanic Sushi+Sake have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Volcanic 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 Volcanic Sushi+Sake inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Volcanic Sushi+Sake is inspected around three times per year on average.
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