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SUSHI SAKE

24854 SW 177 AVE · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33031

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3396842
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8518898
DBPR license2325932

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#11High Priority12A-29-4

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. Observed employee grabbed his phone and then engaged in food preparation, Without washing hands. Employee was coached to wash hands after touching dirty surfaces. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed salmon (58 F – Cold Holding); fish (58 F – Cold Holding); crab imitation (58 F – Cold Holding); tuna (55 F – Cold Holding)side the reach in cooler at the sushi station. As per employee foods were placed before noon. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon (58 F – Cold Holding); fish (58 F – Cold Holding); crab imitation (58 F – Cold Holding); tuna (55 F – Cold Holding)side the reach in cooler at the sushi station. As per employee foods were placed before noon. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#14High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bucket with chlorine solution stored in the preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the tempura and the flour. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair located by the back door. Also observed reach in cooler gasket torn in front of the grill.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket with soy sauce stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets and hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler next to the hand wash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed food inside reach in freezer not covered. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the sushi preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a sugar container at the front line not labeled. Employee labeled the sugar container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.