Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

SUSHI SAKE

431 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach, FL 33139

FoodSeating

Latest violations

1 High Priority

May 11, 2026

City

Miami Beach

County

Miami-Dade

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

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 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-02-4

Detail 24568213

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.

31A-11-4

Detail 24568210

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food residue inside HWS at front counter.

22-20-5

Detail 24568211

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

14-69-4

Detail 24568212

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 24568209

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

16-37-1

Detail 24176293

Intermediate - Expired chlorine test kit on November 1, 2025 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

22-20-5

Detail 24176292

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

14-09-4

Detail 24176295

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at sushi station area.

14-69-4

Detail 24176294

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 24176296

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by sushi station RIC.

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 23520478

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53A-05-6

Detail 23313092

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23313094

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23313093

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

53A-05-6

Detail 23101038

Intermediate - 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/

53B-01-5

Detail 23101035

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.

14-01-5

Detail 23101037

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle use to dispense chicken at reach in cooler across cook line. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23101041

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted above reach in cooler.

40-06-5

Detail 23101039

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal food stored at reach in cooler. Chef removed it. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23101036

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed above 3 compartment sink.

35B-01-4

Detail 23101043

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

14-69-4

Detail 23101040

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23101042

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler across cook line.

Nov 15, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 22445664

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-62-1

Detail 22445663

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

23-03-4

Detail 22445665

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gasket soiled.