SUSHI SAKE
701 W 49 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coached employee on proper washing practices.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed imitation crab (73F – Cold Holding) inside 3 compartment sink , as per operator less than 2 hours, operator moved to walk in cooler. Also observed raw tuna (44F – Cold Holding); raw salmon (44F – Cold Holding); at sushi station, as per operator door was opened less than 1 hour.
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cup stored inside hand wash sink by rice station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to dishwasher machine. Also at sushi station.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to dishwasher machine. Also at sushi station.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degradation spray bottle not identified next to mop sink.
Basic 19
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Next to dry storage area.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on panko container at rice station.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled gaskets on salad reach in cooler next to expo area.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted next to ice dispenser at dine in.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag on preparation table at expo area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under rack at dry storage area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed ginger plastic container on floor at dry storage. Also observed cut onions container stored on walk in cooler floor.
06-06-5Basic – Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed imitation crab (73F – Cold Holding) inside 3 compartment sink , as per operator less than 2 hours, operator moved to walk in cooler.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at front counter by sushi station.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored inside soiled with mold like substance holder next to ice machine, operator moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 on flour container at rice station.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front counter, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed by ice dispenser area.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust accumulated on cover fans at walk in cooler next.
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed multiple soiled towels at sushi bar station.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed white rice bin not covered at rice station.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:14 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.