Sushi Sake
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Sushi Sake has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Sushi Sake was last inspected on Jan 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 81, so Sushi Sake is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 concentration at 0 ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator states he is waiting on new machine. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
86
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - 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 concentration at 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. Educated operator on the importance of having vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. **Warning**
01D-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan with sponges and water stored inside handwashing sink at cook line. Educated operator on handwashing sink only. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at sushi bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle in dishwash area containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container at tea/beverage station. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
33
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee not washing hands before putting on gloves after picking up dropped item from floor. Educated employee. Employee washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with procedures. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Microwave oven. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled cooking pan stored in hand wash sink at cook line. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Observed 4 employees present during inspection prepping food. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink at cook line. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed broken outdoor mop sink not connect to drain. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink broken and cannot be used as a mop sink. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse stored on slicer. Operator removed purse. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged frozen fish thawing at room temperature. Operator placed fish in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
30
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at sushi bar; raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator items placed in reach-in cooler for 3 hours. Operator removed the items to reach in freezer; raw salmon (41 - Cold Holding); raw tuna (41 - Cold Holding); **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/2024. Operator renewed license at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over ready to eat carrots. Operator removed carrots to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
61
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof for employees hired more than 60 days. Yelba Vargas Jessica Gomez Jonathan Hernandez Aimara Mollinedo Dariela Tavera **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Konstantinia Malloos more than 60 days has no food handler certification. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
74
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In rice maker; Sushi rice (103F- hot holding). Per operator rice has been placed on steam table for 3 hours and do change rice for every four hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a walk in cooler- not all products commercially packaged. In Walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 15 small flying insects throughout kitchen and sushi bar. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at sushi bar used to wash vegetable. Discussed operator about hand washing sink only for handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof for employees hired more than 60 days. Yelba Vargas Jessica Gomez Jonathan Hernandez Aimara Mollinedo Dariela Tavera **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice (103F- hot holding)has time marked, no written procedures. Provided operator Time as Public Health Control form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator stored protected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion stored on floor next to reach in freezer. Operator removed onion to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed sweet potatoes stored over ready eat cut watermelon in Walk-in cooler. Operator removed cut watermelon to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
30
Mar 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. 0 ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Administratively complied due to time passed, inspections completed on 04/19/2022, 06/30/2022 and 07/21/2022
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over pasta in reach in cooler across from steam table. Raw chicken wings over ready to eat sauce. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Administratively complied due to time passed, inspections completed on 04/19/2022, 06/30/2022 and 07/21/2022
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Administratively complied due to time passed, inspections completed on 04/19/2022, 06/30/2022 and 07/21/2022
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Administratively complied due to time passed, inspections completed on 04/19/2022, 06/30/2022 and 07/21/2022
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At handwash sink next to dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Administratively complied due to time passed, inspections completed on 04/19/2022, 06/30/2022 and 07/21/2022
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On reach in cooler across from cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Administratively complied due to time passed, inspections completed on 04/19/2022, 06/30/2022 and 07/21/2022
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hand wash sink slow drain. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Administratively complied due to time passed, inspections completed on 04/19/2022, 06/30/2022 and 07/21/2022
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink next to dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Administratively complied due to time passed, inspections completed on 04/19/2022, 06/30/2022 and 07/21/2022
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Administratively complied due to time passed, inspections completed on 04/19/2022, 06/30/2022 and 07/21/2022
42-01-4
45
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with meats in freezer. Educated operator on importance of switching over to food grade containers. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen beef.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Violation being addressed from previous callback inspection conducted on 07/21/22.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Violation being addressed from previous callback inspection conducted on 07/21/22.
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Violation being addressed from previous callback inspection conducted on 07/21/22.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Women's restroom.
31B-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at end of bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink in kitchen.
29-11-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Sake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Sake on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Sake?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sushi Sake.
How does Sushi Sake compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Sushi Sake most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has Sushi Sake's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sushi Sake have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sushi Sake means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sushi Sake inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Sake is inspected around three times per year on average.
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