SUSHI SAKE
14627 – 14629 SW 42 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade bag in walk in freezer.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (48F – Cooling) at sushi station low boy cooler. As per employee for more than 4 hours. Stop sale issued. Informed operator that food cannot be served to the public.
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed raw chicken (48F – Cooling) at sushi station low boy cooler. As per employee for more than 4 hours. Stop sale issued. Informed operator that food cannot be served to the public.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel cleaner being stored in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave at server station soiled. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed brush and metal scrub being stored in hand wash sink in bar area. And observed metal scrub stored in main kitchen hand handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed togo salads in clamshell containers in server station not date marked. As per operator for more than 24 hours. Coached operator on proper date marking. Also observed bucket of shrimp sauce in reach in cooler not labeled, as per operator for more than 24 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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 food handler certification expired for Alexander Z. Gerardo G.
Basic 13
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous and not easily cleanable ceiling tiles at preparation and dishwashing areas.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed one ceiling tile missing in dry storage area.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair in teppanaki kitchen and back door. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water damage on two ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at sushi station.
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine at bar inoperable.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed containers, wet nesting at dishwasher shelf area. Coached operator and employee on proper method and storage. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair in low boy reach in cooler at sushi line. Also observed liner missing from interior of reach in cooler, reach in freezer and lid of sushi station cooler. Also observed plastic liner protective cover peeling in interior bar ice machine.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. observed gap at threshold on right side of back door.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce, being stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Coached operator on proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop handle and contact with ice at bar ice bin. Operator rearrange handle to not touch ice. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at walk-in produce cooler. Also observed interior of ice machine soiled in main kitchen.
25-02-4Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed unwrapped plasticware single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched at server station.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:37 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.