SUSHI SAKE CUTLER BAY

Name: SUSHI SAKE CUTLER BAY
Address: 18735 S DIXIE HWY, CUTLER BAY, FL, 33157, US
Rating: 55.7

18735 S DIXIE HWY, CUTLER BAY, FL 33157

License #2336978

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

55.7 Grade F / 100

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SUSHI SAKE CUTLER BAY in CUTLER BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 55.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 31 total violations — 8 critical, 1 major, 22 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 18, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 0 major, and 9 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (47 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at the front counter. As per operator food stored yesterday night. Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hour.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee removed his watch and failed to wash hands.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee working at the sushi station wearing a watch while engaged in food prep.Employee removed it.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at shelves inside the walk in cooler.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the mop sink . Manager fix it.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[36-27-5] Equipment attached to the Wall soiled with accumulated dust above preparation table.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (47 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at the front counter. As per operator food stored yesterday night. Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hour.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of carrots stored on the floor. Employee placed them at least 6 inches off the floor Also observed multiple plastic buckets stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked brown rice with not time marked. As per operator from the day before. Employee discarded it during inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Spicy Tuna (46F - Cold Holding) at front line at sushi bar. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator put ice on top for rapid cooling.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container with no labeled.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance at back kitchen area.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at kitchen area, employee provided during inspection.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathrooms.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees backpacks stored on top of case of sushi sauce. Employee removed it during inspection.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door next to establishment bathroom.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean sheet pans stored on the floor next to reach in freezer at sushi bar area. Operator removed it during inspection.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut carrots on shelf at walk in cooler. Employee stored properly during inspection.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed all around walk in cooler at kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers and freezer gaskets soiled all around kitchen and sushi bar area.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling dusty above cooling units in front of bathroom.
[12A-25-4] Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee engaged in food preparation touching her face and not change gloves. Employee removed gloves and washed hands during inspection. Coached employee on proper procedures.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation with no beard guard at sushi bar. Employee puts on beard guard during inspection.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed on the floor at sushi bar. Operator stored it properly during inspection.
[03F-02-5] 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 cooked brown rice with not time marked. As per operator from the day before. Employee discarded it during inspection.
[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. Observed scoop handle touching food inside sugar container. Also observed scoop handle touching panko bread at front counter. Operator stored properly during inspection.

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