SUSHI SAKE
701 W 49 ST, Hialeah, FL, 33012
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 12, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 26
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (26)
- 12A-17-4Critical
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coached employee on proper washing practices.
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coached employee on proper washing practices.
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed imitation crab (73F - Cold Holding) inside 3 compartment sink , as per operator less than 2 hours, operator moved to walk in cooler. Also observed raw tuna (44F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (44F - Cold Holding); at sushi station, as per operator door was opened less than 1 hour.
High Priority
- 12A-07-5Critical
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
High Priority
- 24-05-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted next to ice dispenser at dine in.
Basic
- 40-06-5Corrected on site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag on preparation table at expo area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 35B-01-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
Basic
- 36-01-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under rack at dry storage area.
Basic
- 08B-38-4
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ginger plastic container on floor at dry storage. Also observed cut onions container stored on walk in cooler floor.
Basic
- 06-06-5
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid.
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed imitation crab (73F - Cold Holding) inside 3 compartment sink , as per operator less than 2 hours, operator moved to walk in cooler.
Basic
- 36-24-5
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at front counter by sushi station.
Basic
- 10-12-5
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored inside soiled with mold like substance holder next to ice machine, operator moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 10-01-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
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 on flour container at rice station.
Basic
- 21-04-4Corrected on site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front counter, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 22-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed by ice dispenser area.
Basic
- 51-18-6
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust accumulated on cover fans at walk in cooler next.
Basic
- 21-10-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed multiple soiled towels at sushi bar station.
Basic
- 08B-12-5
Stored food not covered.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed white rice bin not covered at rice station.
Basic
- 42-01-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic
- 31A-11-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cup stored inside hand wash sink by rice station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to dishwasher machine. Also at sushi station.
Intermediate
- 31B-03-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to dishwasher machine. Also at sushi station.
Intermediate
- 22-20-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Next to dry storage area.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Next to dry storage area.
Basic
- 41-17-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degradation spray bottle not identified next to mop sink.
Intermediate
- 14-01-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on panko container at rice station.
Basic
- 23-24-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled gaskets on salad reach in cooler next to expo area.
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.