Inspection Report

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SUSHI SAKE

2885 W 68 ST STE 1-4 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33018

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3570769
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10724431
DBPR license2337304

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#8High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in cooler located at front line by the cash register raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator rearranged cooler on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed in the reach in freezer located at preparation area at back of the kitchen raw squid stored over raspberry sauce not all commercially packaged. Operator rearranged freezer on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the walk in cooler tempura shrimp (52F – Cold Holding); tempura shrimp (47F – Cold Holding), as per chef food was transferred to the walk in cooler from the reach in cooler located at front line by the cash register by him less than 2 hours ago. Instructed operator to immediately removed food from the walk in cooler and transferred it back to a properly working cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed interior paint and primer container stored on food storage shelf above the preparation table located by the walk in cooler. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#12High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed WC Chlorine sanitizer solution exceeded 150ppm. Operator added water to lower solution on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board with mold-like substance or slime stains. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic14-74-7

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 walk in cooler internal temperature approximately around 50F. Instructed chef not to store Time Control food in the walk in cooler until the unit is fixed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed ceramic container cracked on the rim. Operator discarded it on site. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at take out prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under-counter cooler gasket soiled, unit located at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic21-02-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed stored on prep cutting board attached to prep coolers at front line. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed stored on prep cutting board attached to prep coolers at front line. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at sushi station front line. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.