SUSHI SAKE
2885 W 68 ST STE 1-4 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33018
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used as liner under masago, at sushi station.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. N the prep cooler at cook line observed raw steak stored over spicy mayo sauce.
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook rinsing a pan in the prep sink located at cook line then continued to prepared food without washing hands and replaced gloves.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (50 F – Cold Holding), stored in ice, as per cook eggs were stored there for less than 2 hours. Employee added ice to the rim of the container to rapidly cool product and maintain proper cold holding temperature. In the sushi line observed raw tuna (48 F – Cold Holding), stored in double insert, as per chef he placed container there less than 1 hour ago. Instructed chef to transfer food to inside reach in cooler to rapidly cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed sushi rice under,under time as public health control not time marked. Chef stated that rice was placed under time control less than 2 hours ago. Instructed chef to time marked the sushi rice.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer solution stored over clean pots at cook line near the fryers.
Intermediate 2
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed about 7 employees engaged in food preparation with no certified manager present. **Repeat Violation**
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.
Basic 2
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone, backpack, keys stored on the preparation table at kitchen prep area.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep area prepping food without hair restraint.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:50 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.