Miami Springs, Miami-Dade County

SUSHI SAKE

1 WESTWARD DR STE 1, Miami Springs, FL 33166

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
3 Intermediate
Mar 5, 2026
City
Miami Springs
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

31A-11-4

Detail 24418814

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a soiled colander and spoon in handwashing sink at warewashing area. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 24418813

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelves at walk in cooler.

29-28-4

Detail 24418812

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter at ice machine missing service date.

14-01-5

Detail 24418808

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed an employee at cook line use a bowl with no handle to portion cooked rice.

51-11-4

Detail 24418806

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a CO tank at walk in cooler not secured. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 24418809

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pot and mixing bowls on shelf over ice machine not inverted.

08B-49-4

Detail 24418805

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in reach in cooler at server area not separated, manager removed item. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24418807

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on shelf at warewashing area wet nesting.

22-08-4

Detail 24418811

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at several area soiled with food debris.

22-16-4

Detail 24418810

Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

31A-11-4

Detail 24168480

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed aluminum container stored inside HWS in kitchen. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24168478

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed inside Walk in cooler.

24-26-4

Detail 24168474

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting boards stored by Ice Machine on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24168473

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Walk in cooler gaskets torn.

08B-38-4

Detail 24168476

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed kimchee sauce plastic containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed containers from floor. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 24168475

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching shrimps inside container in reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator stored scoop with handle above the top. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24168477

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw lobsters thawing in standing water inside kitchen. Operator removed lobsters to Walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24168479

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle with soy sauce unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

05-08-4

Detail 23668569

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

24-26-4

Detail 23668567

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting boards stored by ice machine on kitchen floor.

06-09-1

Detail 23668564

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Tuna and Tilapia bags inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator cut bags. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23668563

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on shelf in front of Dish Washing Machine.

10-01-5

Detail 23668565

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 handle touching flour inside container. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

35B-02-4

Detail 23668562

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed Insect control device installed over a bottle of Sake. Operator removed bottle. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23668568

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets inside salad prep area.

02D-01-5

Detail 23668566

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar powder container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

12A-27-4

Detail 23320858

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and touching clean plate without changing gloves and washing hands inside kitchen.

31A-11-4

Detail 23320867

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponges stored inside both hand wash sinks inside kitchen. Operator removed sponges. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02B-01-5

Detail 23320864

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Sushi Rolls not identified as Raw Items on Specials Menu.

53A-05-6

Detail 23320860

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/

16-21-4

Detail 23320861

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 23320857

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed kimchee base stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed box from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 23320859

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching vegetables inside reach in cooler. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 23320865

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks faces up inside prep area. Operator stored utensils faces down. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23320863

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.

21-38-4

Detail 23320866

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed inside kitchen. Operator removed bucket from floor. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23320862

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed candy sugar container unlabeled on shelf in kitchen. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

May 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 22882983

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw shrimps inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator stored products correctly. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22882989

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand wash sink in back kitchen. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22882981

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

05-08-4

Detail 22882984

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

24-08-4

Detail 22882985

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet containers stored on shelf in front of dish washing machine in back kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22882987

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of sauce stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed bottles from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 22882982

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside Ice machine in back kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22882988

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 handle touching flour and rice inside containers in back kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 22882986

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up inside salad prep area. Operator stored spoons faces down. Corrected On-Site

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-04-5

Detail 22434519

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over vegetables inside reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22434520

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.

51-16-7

Detail 22434514

Intermediate - 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 Food Establishment using property next to restaurant separate by a door that are not in the original PLANS. Also, observed inside property reach in coolers, kitchen, Walk in freezer, restrooms, and dining room that are not in the original PLANS.

11-26-1

Detail 22434517

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.

41-17-4

Detail 22434515

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with sanitizer not labeled on Ice machine in back kitchen. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22434521

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container inside dry storage. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22434518

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic containers stored on shelf in front of Dish washing machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 22434522

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed shrimp sauce plastic container stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22434516

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets inside kitchen.

21-12-4

Detail 22434523

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 13

31A-09-4

Detail 21900124

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand sink inside kitchen. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 21900125

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-13-5

Detail 21900119

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.

53B-14-5

Detail 21900115

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

41-17-4

Detail 21900123

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with water and soap not labeled inside kitchen. Employee labeled it. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 21900117

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish inside Walk in cooler. Operator cut bag. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21900113

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet containers on shelf over three compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 21900120

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce plastic containers stored on Walk in cooler floor. Employee removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21900122

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside both restrooms.

23-03-4

Detail 21900118

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets inside kitchen.

42-01-4

Detail 21900116

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

21-12-4

Detail 21900121

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored them inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21900114

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container on shelf inside kitchen. Employee labeled it. Corrected On-Site

Sep 20, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 13, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

27-06-4

Detail 21346948

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed Hot water running for 2 minutes at 80°F.

27-16-4

Detail 21346946

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed Hot water running for 2 minutes at 80°F.

27-10-4

Detail 21346947

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed Hot water running for 2 minutes at 80°F.