SUSHI SAKE CUTLER BAY

Name: SUSHI SAKE CUTLER BAY
Address: 18735 S DIXIE HWY, CUTLER BAY, FL, 33157, US
Rating: 55.7

18735 S DIXIE HWY, CUTLER BAY, FL 33157

License #2336978

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

55.7 Grade F / 100

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SUSHI SAKE CUTLER BAY in CUTLER BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 55.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 31 total violations — 7 critical, 1 major, 23 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[36-27-5] Equipment attached to the Wall soiled with accumulated dust above preparation table.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front counter.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed multiple dogs inside the reach in freezer not covered. Employee covered them.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee working at the sushi station wearing a watch while engaged in food prep.Employee removed it.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (47 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at the front counter. As per operator food stored yesterday night. Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hour.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (47 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at the front counter. As per operator food stored yesterday night. Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hour.
[12A-29-4] 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 removed his watch and failed to wash hands.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the mop sink . Manager fix it.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut carrots on shelf at walk in cooler. Employee stored properly during inspection.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container with no labeled.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean sheet pans stored on the floor next to reach in freezer at sushi bar area. Operator removed it during inspection.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation with no beard guard at sushi bar. Employee puts on beard guard during inspection.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked brown rice with not time marked. As per operator from the day before. Employee discarded it during inspection.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee engaged in food preparation touching her face and not change gloves. Employee removed gloves and washed hands during inspection. Coached employee on proper procedures.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of preparation table at sushi bar area. Operator removed during inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Spicy Tuna (46F - Cold Holding) at front line at sushi bar. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator put ice on top for rapid cooling.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees backpacks stored on top of case of sushi sauce. Employee removed it during inspection.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed all around walk in cooler at kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers and freezer gaskets soiled all around kitchen and sushi bar area.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at kitchen area, employee provided during inspection.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathrooms.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling dusty above cooling units in front of bathroom.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door next to establishment bathroom.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance at back kitchen area.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at sushi bar area. Operator removed it during inspection.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on reach in freezer handle at sushi bar area. Employee washed it and stored it during inspection.

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