Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County

SUSHI SAKE

202 MIRACLE MILE, Coral Gables, FL 33134

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
3 High Priority
May 4, 2026
City
Coral Gables
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

May 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

12A-07-5

Detail 24555201

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

03A-02-5

Detail 24555190

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salmon (50F - Cold Holding); crab (50F - Cold Holding); tuna (50F - Cold Holding); (50F - Cold Holding). According to employee, the items were placed on unit less than two hours ago. Items were transferred to the reach in freezer in order to drop temperature. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 24555199

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. See stop sale. According to employee they are using time but just forgot to place label with time marked. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24555194

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

31B-03-4

Detail 24555193

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at dishwashing area.

14-11-5

Detail 24555192

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at sushi station with doors missing.

36-22-4

Detail 24555200

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 24555196

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

36-64-5

Detail 24555191

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Inside walk in cooler.

36-52-4

Detail 24555195

Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.

36-34-5

Detail 24555197

Basic - Walk in cooler vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

14-17-4

Detail 24555198

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 24049637

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at prep area putting gloves without previously washing hands.

32-02-4

Detail 24049638

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

32-05-4

Detail 24049633

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed urinal clogged.

24-14-4

Detail 24049634

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed in the cook line spatulas stored between sink and wall.

24-15-4

Detail 24049636

Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Boxes with food exposed to overhead leakage inside walk in freezer.

36-12-4

Detail 24049635

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Underneath equipment at kitchen.

08B-36-4

Detail 24049639

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed at walk in freezer boxes with food exposed to dripping water from compressor.

May 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-32-5

Detail 23781482

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23781483

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Time Extended

Apr 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

12A-07-5

Detail 23736574

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

03F-02-5

Detail 23736578

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. The batch with rice was place on the sushi line while conducting the inspection without mark time. According to the manager was just cooked 30 minutes ago.

31A-09-4

Detail 23736580

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

31A-04-4

Detail 23736581

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sinks at kitchen removed from prep area at kitchen.

16-21-4

Detail 23736579

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-32-5

Detail 23736584

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Detail 23736577

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler a box with vegetables stored on floor. Employee placed box on shelves.. *Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23736575

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop without handle in fish container at sushi station.

23-03-4

Detail 23736583

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pots for rice soiled by the exterior "

33-16-4

Detail 23736573

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

14-12-4

Detail 23736582

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Knife at dishwashing station rusted.

14-17-4

Detail 23736576

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

42-01-4

Detail 23736572

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

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 23303680

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. salmon 52°F, tuna 52°F, shrimp 52°F According to the employee the food was placed around 10:00 am. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 23303685

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 23303681

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler at sushi station the following items out of temperature: salmon 52°F, tuna 52°F, shrimp 52°F According to the employee the food was placed around 10:00 am.

03F-02-5

Detail 23303682

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. According to employee the batch just was cooked in the morning. Label with time placed on pot. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23303679

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers stored inside hand sink by dishwasher.

05-10-4

Detail 23303684

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

24-14-4

Detail 23303686

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.

14-09-4

Detail 23303683

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

May 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

24-07-4

Detail 22870521

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed a pot's lid stored in mop sink. Employee took it for washing.

36-34-5

Detail 22870522

Basic - Walk in cooler vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

14-06-4

Detail 22870523

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed at kitchen a main shelf for storage/ wood not sealed.

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

12A-07-5

Detail 22484118

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Dishwashing area at kitchen.

08A-20-5

Detail 22484121

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk-in cooler raw shell eggs over raw meat. Chef removed eggs and placed them in the bottom. Corrected On-Site

53B-16-4

Detail 22484116

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Questions asked to some employees regarding temperatures for cold/ hot holding, no correct answers.

31A-11-4

Detail 22484115

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at dishwashing area occupied with dishes and utensils.

05-10-4

Detail 22484120

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

53B-13-5

Detail 22484122

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

51-11-4

Detail 22484117

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 22484119

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-06-4

Detail 22484123

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelves at storage area in the kitchen, wood not sealed.

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31B-03-4

Detail 21924013

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at kitchen and prep area.

36-73-4

Detail 21924009

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 21924011

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags with onions at prep area on floor. Employee placed onions on floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21924012

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer.

10-17-4

Detail 21924010

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At sushi station. Employee removed knife. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 21924014

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At sushi station.

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 21620822

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at prep area, hand wash sink with items inside. items removed. Corrected On-Site

24-07-4

Detail 21620819

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Food trays stored on floor at sushi station.employee placed trays on shelves. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 21620821

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink at kitchen prep area.

23-24-4

Detail 21620820

Basic - soil residue on equipment, gaskets . Sushi station.

Jan 26, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.