Sushi Sake
8679 SW Coral Way, Miami, FL 33155 · Permanent Food Service · License 2323988
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 26 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 5 basic-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
3 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitAug 26, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed bottle of degreaser stored next to seasonings on seasoning rack near cook line. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed dishes inside hand wash sink located near cook line.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed clear spray bottle containing sanitizer solution used to clean tables with no label in back storage area.
Basic5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed squeeze bottles located near cook line / prep area with no label.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed two buckets of soy sauce on floor inside walk in cooler.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed wet wiping cloth stored on white cutting board located across the cook line. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed wall inside walk in cooler soiled.
Earlier inspections 2
B85Routine inspection8 violations, 2 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitAug 13, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw beef stored above ready to eat sauces inside the walk in cooler. Operator removed raw beef.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
Observed bottle of pain medication stored above prep table in back kitchen area. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Observed shelfs at the prep table with rusted surface.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed clear spray bottle containing cleaning solution with no label near storage station. Operator labeled.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed clear squeeze bottles at the cook line with no labels.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed walk in cooler shelves with rusted shelves.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Observed bucket of chlorine sanitation solution on floor near cook line.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitAug 13, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed accumulation of rust on shelves inside walk in cooler.
Basic1
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed soiled vents of ice machine, door gaskets of WIC.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.