SUSHI SAKE

Name: SUSHI SAKE
Address: 14627 - 14629 SW 42 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33175, US
Rating: 74.8

14627 - 14629 SW 42 ST, MIAMI, FL 33175

License #2331529

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74.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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SUSHI SAKE in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 74.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 33 total violations — 5 critical, 8 major, 20 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 23, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 2 major, and 4 minor.

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[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. License was displayed.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vcacum breaker on bib of the splitter at mop sink.m
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at the handwash station at the bar and sushi kitchen and observed in employee bathroom on back prep kitchen area. Observed hand-wash signs were placed.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed 3CS removed, dish machine added, hand washing sinks added, cold holding units added, and hand washing sinks removed at extended bar area. Also observed dish machine and 3CS added preparation area and storage shed at exterior of property with no plans submitted or approved by plan review.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked tempura shrimp cooling on the counter not protected and exposed.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for employee restroom in back prep kitchen area.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed in disrepair: handle of reach in cooler in back prep area near Walk in Freezer, also the same unit missing the inside door panel for both doors. Observed disrepair curtains and missing vent cover for the walk in cooler in main kitchen area.

Warning Issued
[05-05-4] Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer at 50°F in reach cooler in prep back area. Thermometer was replaced with a new one, read at 41°F upon checking at the end of inspection.
[16-36-4] No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no chlorine strips available for dishwasher. Chef was able to provide.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for employee restroom in back prep kitchen area.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[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 backpack placed on top of boxes of oranges and next to bonito flakes.
[53B-15-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed female employee unaware the procedures of 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher chlorine concentration 0ppm. Second test chlorine concentration 200ppm.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at the handwash station at the bar and sushi kitchen and observed in employee bathroom on back prep kitchen area. Observed hand-wash signs were placed.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. License was displayed.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken prepared (2/10) (49F - Cold Holding). As per chef, since yesterday. Chef disposed food
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed 3CS removed, dish machine added, hand washing sinks added, cold holding units added, and hand washing sinks removed at extended bar area. Also observed dish machine and 3CS added preparation area and storage shed at exterior of property with no plans submitted or approved by plan review.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shrimp marked cooling 2/10 @ 6:33 pm (44F - found in Cold Holding); raw beef marked cooling 2/10 @ 12:28 (49F - found in Cold Holding); raw beef marked cooling 2/07 (45F - found in Cold Holding),cooked chicken (2/10) (49F - Cold Holding); Also observed two raw shelled broken in the reach in cooler. A stop sale was issued.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon of soy sauce buckets and 20 lbs buckets of pickled ginger stored on the floor of walk in cooler in the back prep kitchen. Also observed rice and soy sauce gallon buckets stored on the floor in the storage area outside.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple working pans, food pans wet nesting on both shelves in the dishwasher area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gasket of walk in cooler in main kitchen and reach in cooler in prep back kitchen. Also observed soiled vents inside the walk in cooler in back prep kitchen.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vcacum breaker on bib of the splitter at mop sink.m
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed in disrepair: handle of reach in cooler in back prep area near Walk in Freezer, also the same unit missing the inside door panel for both doors. Observed disrepair curtains and missing vent cover for the walk in cooler in main kitchen area.

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