SUSHI SAKE HOMESTEAD

Name: SUSHI SAKE HOMESTEAD
Address: 5 S FLAGLER AVE, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33030, US

5 S FLAGLER AVE, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030

License #2328505

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

F 0/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

70 points to reach C grade

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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Call Back - Complied
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 packages of thawed raw wahoo inside ROP at 2 door unit across from cook line. Coached operator on proper procedures. **Warning**
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing food with no hair restraint. **Warning**
[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 rice at rice bin near walk in cooler. **Warning**
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at sushi bar. Operator added sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed kale stored over washed onions and butter. Coach operator. **Warning**
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Operator called service technician during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Non food bag over krab salad and raw tuna at sushi bar reach in cooler. Coach employee. Employee removed bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw scallops stored over wrapped pound cake at reach in freezer. Observed Raw egg over sauce at reach in cooler in the kitchen. Coach operator. **Warning**
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 packages of thawed raw wahoo inside ROP at 2 door unit across from cook line. **Warning**
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at sushi area. As per employee, since the previous day. **Warning**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at sushi area. As per employee, since the previous day. **Warning**
[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. Observed establishment utilizes TPHC for sushi rice at front counter, no time marking. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (114F - Hot Holding) as per operator, for approximately 30 minutes. Employee took rice to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Emergency order recommended
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with black substance at dish area. Observed ceiling soiled with old food debris near cook line. **Warning**
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler torn. **Warning**
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris at walk in cooler. **Warning**
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at bar area. **Warning**
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of flour and soy on floor in walk in storage closet. Observed plastic containers of sauces on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at cook line. **Warning**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the bottom of the stove at cook line soiled with old food debris. Observed soiled gaskets in sushi cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple clean plastic containers at shelves near the ice machine with old labels. **Warning**
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee blue drink container stored with sauces at reach in cooler at cooked line. **Warning**
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths not stored in solution at kitchen and sushi preparation area. **Warning**
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm). Sushi chef reset Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[03D-01-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked eggs (117F - Cooling) at 1:34 pm at reach in cooler across cook line. As per chef cooked eggs prepared more than 2 hours prior. **Warning**
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed sushi chef enter sushi area and began preparing sushi rolls no. No handwash. **Warning**
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed cucumber. **Warning**
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches crawling on floor underneath the three compartment sink. Observed 1 live roach crawling on cheese cloth above three compartment sink. Employees discarded cheese cloth. Employee discarded roaches and sanitized floor. **Warning**
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked eggs (117F - Cooling) at 1:34 pm at reach in cooler across cook line. As per chef cooked eggs prepared more than 2 hours prior. **Warning**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (52F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut kale (52F - Cold Holding); krabsticks (52F - Cold Holding) inside preparation cooler at sushi bar. As per sushi chef less than 2 hours. Sushi chef placed products in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[03D-06-5] Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (53F - Cooling) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per chef for more than 3 hours. Coached chef in proper cooling procedures. **Warning**
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of degreaser and stainless steal cleaner stored next to clean utensils under preparation table across cook line. **Warning**
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with splitter; no breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[31A-07-4] Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no handwashing sink at sushi preparation area. **Warning**
[51-16-7] 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 establishment added sushi preparation area with preparation cooler, convection oven and rice cooker, no handwashing sink. **Warning**
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sushi rice at back kitchen and sushi bar held under time. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack stored on stop of soda dispensers. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of flour and soy on floor in walk in storage closet. Observed soy on floor in walk in cooler.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site. Inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in sushi cooler at front counter.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers in kitchen.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed bag of flour with no cover in walk in storage closet. **Repeat Violation**
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in cooler across cook line; raw chicken above cooked wontons. Operator corrected on site. **Corrected On-Site**
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in cooler under stove. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning spray on dry dish rack next to cook line. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with splitter; no breaker.
[11-27-4] 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves in dry food storage closet.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sushi rice and shrimp at counter under time; no written plan. Inspector provided form. **Corrective Action Taken**