SUSHI SAKE PINECREST

Name: SUSHI SAKE PINECREST
Address: 9079 S DIXIE HWY, PINECREST, FL, 33156, US
Rating: 42.9

9079 S DIXIE HWY, PINECREST, FL 33156

License #2334920

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️

42.9 Grade F / 100

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September 22, 2026 · 11 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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SUSHI SAKE PINECREST in PINECREST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 42.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 46 total violations — 8 critical, 14 major, 24 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
[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 oven replaced with beer cooler and tap. Observed doors added to separate kitchen and front counter area. Observed new hand sink added to front counter.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food shelves soiled.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at front counter cook line.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added.
[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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food shelves soiled.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand sink used as dump sink. Observed front counter hand sink with soap and spines stored inside.
[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 oven replaced with beer cooler and tap. Observed doors added to separate kitchen and front counter area. Observed new hand sink added to front counter.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at front counter cook line.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 4 cracked eggs in walk in cooler.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); eel (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator, floor was recently mopped and door was open during process.
[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 oven replaced with beer cooler and tap. Observed doors added to separate kitchen and front counter area. Observed new hand sink added to front counter.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come into front area without handwash.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.
[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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler.
[03F-02-5] 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. See stop sale. Observed tempura shrimp with no time mark next to sushi rice. As per employee, less than 1 hour.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above case of chopped onions in walk in cooler. Operator corrected during inspection.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop and drink stirrers in standing water. Operator dumped items and water.
[08B-54-4] Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed kitchen hand sink next to ice bin.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food shelves soiled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand sink used as dump sink. Observed front counter hand sink with soap and spines stored inside.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at front counter cook line.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added.