SUSHI SAKE

Name: SUSHI SAKE
Address: 103400 OVERSEAS HWY #108, KEY LARGO, FL, 33037, US
Rating: 58.1

103400 OVERSEAS HWY #108, KEY LARGO, FL 33037

License #5402192

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

58.1 Grade F / 100

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SUSHI SAKE in KEY LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 58.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 37 total violations — 4 critical, 12 major, 21 minor.

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Warning Issued
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted next to ice machine. Employee stored properly during inspection.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at preparation area.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef steak on cart at walk in cooler.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[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 items on table at taking orders. Employee removed during inspection.
[53A-05-6] 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/
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed soiled ice scoop holder interior. Employee moved to dishwashing area.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for employee Katherine has been working more than 60 days.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shrimp tempura prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date at cook line, employee dated during inspection.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging food preparation nor wearing a beard guard.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking access to hand wash sink at front counter. Employee removed during inspection.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no agreement for employee Kevin, has been working for approximately 1 week.

Warning Issued
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing their hands wearing gloves. Coached employee on proper procedures.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on flour container at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed panko and flour containers not identified with common names under preparation table at kitchen area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork shumai (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp shumai (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at sushi station, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee closet top lid during inspection.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed rice white bin container not covered next to ice machine at kitchen area, employee closed lid during inspection.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at sushi station engaging food preparation without a hair restraint.
[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 stored on top of rice bags at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); at font counter, employee discarded and replaced with a new solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior at kitchen area.
[53A-05-6] 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/
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted next to ice machine, employee stored properly during inspection.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored above butter on cart at walk in cooler. Employee stored properly during inspection.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dirty colander inside hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed during inspection.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

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