SUSHI SAKE
701 W 49 ST, HIALEAH, FL 33012
License #2331760
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Mixed Health Record
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SUSHI SAKE in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 73 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 12, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 26 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 19 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 12, 2026 shows 19 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 14 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [03A-02-5] 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.
- [10-12-5] 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.
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled gaskets on salad reach in cooler next to expo area.
- [24-05-4] 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.
- [40-06-5] 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.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degradation spray bottle not identified next to mop sink.
- [36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at front counter by sushi station.
- [06-06-5] 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.
- [12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coached employee on proper washing practices.
- [36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under rack at dry storage area.
- [12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed white rice bin not covered at rice station.
- [51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Next to dry storage area.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to dishwasher machine. Also at sushi station.
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on panko container at rice station.
- [21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed multiple soiled towels at sushi bar station.
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