Sushi Sake Pinecrest
9079 S Dixie Hwy, Pinecrest, FL 33156 · Permanent Food Service · License 2334920
What drove the grade
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 22 routine inspection6 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 5 intermediate, 10 basic-58
- Complaint after follow-up on Sep 22Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score22
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitSep 22, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
11 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
More time given
Intermediate4
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Administrative complaint
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
More time given
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitJul 24, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
14 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
More time given
Intermediate5
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed kitchen hand sink with food debris inside.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
More time given
Basic8
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
More time given
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
More time given
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
More time given
No copy of latest inspection report available.
More time given
- First visitJul 22, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
21 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority6
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
See stop sale. Observed 4 cracked eggs in walk in cooler.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed in walk in cooler: raw chicken (47°F - Cold Holding); eel (50°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48°F - Cold Holding). As per operator, floor was recently mopped and door was open during process.
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. Observed tempura shrimp with no time mark next to sushi rice. As per employee, less than 1 hour.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw chicken above case of chopped onions in walk in cooler. Operator corrected during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Observed employee come into front area without handwash.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Observed splitter added.
Intermediate5
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed dry food shelves soiled.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Observed on knife magnet.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed kitchen hand sink used as dump sink. Observed front counter hand sink with soap and spines stored inside.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: 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 oven replaced with beer cooler and tap. Observed doors added to separate kitchen and front counter area. Observed new hand sink added to front counter.
Basic10
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.
Observed kitchen hand sink next to ice bin.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed ice cream scoop and drink stirrers in standing water. Operator dumped items and water.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Observed at front counter cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed in walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed in kitchen.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Observed no copy printed.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- 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.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.