SUSHI SAKE
14627 – 14629 SW 42 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed onion soup (48F – Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager, products prepared and placed inside unit on previous day. **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Observed unwashed cucumbers stored over ginger at walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed shrimp sauce with fresh garlic with date mark exceeding 7 days at reach in cooler at preparation room. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed shrimp sauce with fresh garlic with date mark exceeding 7 days at reach in cooler at preparation room. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed onion soup (48F – Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager, products prepared and placed inside unit on previous day. Observed cut lettuce (53F – Cold Holding) at sliding door reach in cooler near take out area. As per date marking, items prepared on previous day. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (53F – Cold Holding) at sliding door reach in cooler near take out area. As per date marking, items prepared on previous day. **Warning**
03F-02-5High 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. Observed sushi rice missing time marking. Manager placed time mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook not aware of minimum cooking temperature of beef. Coached employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains at sushi area. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers cocktail with raw shell eggs. Item not identified as raw and linked to consumer advisory. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle of degreaser not labeled at preparation room and ware washing area. **Warning**
Basic 16
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust above dish machine. **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed stored clean plates not inverted across from dish machine. **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverages stored inside reach in cooler at preparation room. Observed employee food and beverages stored inside sliding door reach in cooler near take out area. manager segregated products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink on shelf at preparation table. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stacked together on shelves above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed bowl of flour stored next to preparation sink at sushi area. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil and ginger stored in floor at dry storage area. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic cup stored inside container of flour. Manager removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed muddler and spoons **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink at preparation room. **Warning**
42-03-5Basic – Observed plastic buckets stored inside mop sink. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – Observed walk in cooler ambient thermometer in disrepair. **Warning**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed washed diced strawberries stored inside original produce container at bar. Discussed with bartender. **Warning**
14-55-4Basic – Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:55 PM.
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.