Brandon, Hillsborough County

SAKE HOUSE

760 W LUMSDEN RD, Brandon, FL 33511

FoodSeating
Latest violations
18
2 High Priority
Apr 9, 2026
City
Brandon
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 9Total: 18

08A-05-6

Detail 24504394

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meats over ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler

41-10-4

Detail 24504379

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Purple chemical in spray bottles next panko

52-04-5

Detail 24504389

Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Menu states red snapper and cooler is labeled snapper. When asked the manager (Shui Yan Lin ) where snapper is she stated employees use tilapia. Invoice from SK Foods Solutions on 4/6/26 show order of tilapia Menu states fried grouper. No grouper present or on invoices. When asked manager Shui Yan Lin what they use she stated Swai. Invoice from 3/26/26 from performance foodservice shows Swai purchase. No invoices on site for grouper or red snapper. Establishment does not have any tilapia or Swai on menus. Admin Complaint Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24504391

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board cooks line Interior ice machine

31A-09-4

Detail 24504386

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice scoops stored in handwash sink next to ice machine. Handwashing sink in sushi station sauces stored in sink. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 24504382

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sushi handwash sink

03F-10-5

Detail 24504381

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager states written procedures are at home office

02C-02-5

Detail 24504385

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Noodles and sauces in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 24504390

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical under prep table

14-01-5

Detail 24504392

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk bin under prep table in kitchen

51-11-4

Detail 24504393

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 24504380

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons in kitchen

14-11-5

Detail 24504384

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn reach in cooler and reach in freezer on cooks line Ice build up reach in freezer Rusted racks in walk in cooler

36-73-4

Detail 24504377

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment

10-20-4

Detail 24504383

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 24504388

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In rice

14-36-5

Detail 24504387

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.

23-03-4

Detail 24504378

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers on cooks line Hood filters soiled Exterior ice machine Door handle walk in cooler Dry storage racks heavily soiled Repeat Violation

Jul 31, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 18

08A-05-6

Detail 23922030

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over bottled sauces in walk in cooler. Operator moved shrimp to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23922043

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (45F); Fish (46F). Operator moved to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 23922026

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink near kitchen door blocked by rolling cart with rice cooker. Operator moved cart. Hand sink by ice machine used to store ice scoops. Operator removed scoops. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23922038

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in coolers and walk in cooler not date marked.

41-17-4

Detail 23922029

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid in cabinet under microwave in wait station. Unlabeled bottle with purple liquid on oven door handle.

14-01-5

Detail 23922039

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pint container used as scoop in bulk sugar. Operator removed

23-24-4

Detail 23922036

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Small reach in freezer under sushi line door handles soiled.

51-11-4

Detail 23922037

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank for soda fountain unsecured.

12B-07-4

Detail 23922033

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep surface near sushi bar cutting board.

08B-38-4

Detail 23922034

Basic - Food stored on floor. Vinegar solution for sushi rice on floor by rear hand sink. Bag of carrots on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed items on shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23922032

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Freezer under sushi bar

10-12-5

Detail 23922041

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop,stored,on soda fountain grate.

10-20-4

Detail 23922035

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 23922040

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in white reach in cooler. Observed in sushi coolers on sushi line.

23-03-4

Detail 23922028

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease buildup.

08B-39-4

Detail 23922027

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cut unwashed avocado. Instructed staff that all unwashed produce must be rinsed before cutting. Employee rinsed the avacados. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 23922031

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-27-5

Detail 23922042

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall unspent sink at dish machine has mold-like buildup

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 5Total: 13

01D-08-5

Detail 23768542

High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. For fresh Salmon. Manager got aquaculture letter from vendor Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23768545

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on sushi station blocked with pan of sauces. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23768543

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On sushi station, or cook line. Manager placed paper towels Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 23768546

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Blank Safe staff cards present. Manager trained and signed and filled out certificates for some employees Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 23768548

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At sushi station hand sink

03F-10-5

Detail 23768549

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For sushi rice and tempura shrimp

41-17-4

Detail 23768544

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of purple degreaser not labeled on cook line

27-16-4

Detail 23768541

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. At sushi station and cook line.

50-09-4

Detail 23768540

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-5

Detail 23768552

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not currently in operation, manager needs to order more sanitizer. Currently using 3 compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize equipment and dishes

31B-04-4

Detail 23768551

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sushi and far cook line hand sink

23-03-4

Detail 23768547

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters had excessive grease buildup

36-50-4

Detail 23768550

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed soiled hood system on cook lime

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 23507146

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Chlorine tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced line to chlorine, retested at 0ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 23507145

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in reach in cooler at sushi line not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Time Extended

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 23504997

High Priority - 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. Chlorine tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced line to chlorine, retested at 0ppm. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23505001

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sushi Line, Cold Holding ; Salmon (55F); Tuna (54F); Snapper (45F); Cooked Egg (50F); smoked Salmon (47F); Cream Cheese (47F); Imitation Crab (48F); Yellowfin (55F) Observed employee remove and discard. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23505003

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi Line, Cold Holding ; Salmon (55F); Tuna (54F); Snapper (45F); Cooked Egg (50F); smoked Salmon (47F); Cream Cheese (47F); Imitation Crab (48F); Yellowfin (55F) Employee discarded items Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 23504992

High Priority - 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. Tempura shrimp, fried chicken and batter at fry station. Held at room temperature. Operator stated items placed at 11:30am, current time 205:pm. Operator place 4 hour tile stamp on items. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23504993

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23504999

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 23504995

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Operator printed and posted advisory during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23504998

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in reach in cooler at sushi line not date marked. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23504991

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at wait station. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23504996

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce. Panko bread crumbs. Employees removed from floor Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-08-5

Detail 23505000

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed scoop Corrected On-Site Warning

10-12-5

Detail 23504994

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop observed in sink near ice machine. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23505002

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under soda fountain nozzles have food buildup. Microwave at cookline soiled with food buildup. Warning

Dec 11, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 22502554

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bucket at sushi counter

02C-02-5

Detail 22502555

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Noodles,cooked chicken

12B-07-4

Detail 22502550

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

08B-38-4

Detail 22502552

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag onion

10-08-5

Detail 22502551

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-20-4

Detail 22502553

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 22502549

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Room temperature

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 22468183

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 22468186

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 22468184

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats

22-20-5

Detail 22468181

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

12B-07-4

Detail 22468182

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

10-20-4

Detail 22468185

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Jun 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22031499

Intermediate - 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.emailed to operator

11-26-1

Detail 22031502

Intermediate - 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.emailed to operator

51-11-4

Detail 22031501

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed stored by back door

08B-47-4

Detail 22031500

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in walk-in cooler

10-20-4

Detail 22031503

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handles

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 21549661

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at sushi area blocked with plastic containers

31B-02-4

Detail 21549662

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area Corrected- observed employee replace Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21549659

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slim inside ice machine

42-01-4

Detail 21549660

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket

Apr 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

50-17-2

Detail 21008093

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

Jan 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 20807637

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On flip top unit

31B-02-4

Detail 20807636

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at entrance of kitchen

22-16-4

Detail 20807635

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White refrigerator in walkin in cooler