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Failing Health Score
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SUSHI SAKE in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 64 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 3 critical, 4 major, 19 minor.
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The latest inspection on August 12, 2026 shows 26 observation rows: 3 critical, 4 major, and 19 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [06-06-5] 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.
- [03A-02-5] 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.
- [12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coached employee on proper washing practices.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed by ice dispenser area.
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed white rice bin not covered at rice station.
- [10-12-5] 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.
- [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 on flour container at rice station.
- [12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on panko container at rice station.
- [21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front counter, operator removed.
- [21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed multiple soiled towels at sushi bar station.
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled gaskets on salad reach in cooler next to expo area.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust accumulated on cover fans at walk in cooler next.
- [24-05-4] 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.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cup stored inside hand wash sink by rice station. Operator removed.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to dishwasher machine. Also at sushi station.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Next to dry storage area.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed ginger plastic container on floor at dry storage. Also observed cut onions container stored on walk in cooler floor.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degradation spray bottle not identified next to mop sink.
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to dishwasher machine. Also at sushi station.
- [36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under rack at dry storage area.
- [36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at front counter by sushi station.
- [40-06-5] 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.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- [51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
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