When was Sushi Sake in Key Largo last inspected?

Sushi Sake in Key Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 12, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.

When was Sushi Sake in Key Largo last shut down?

Sushi Sake in Key Largo was last shut down on January 8, 2024 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.

What are the most common violations at Sushi Sake in Key Largo?

The most frequently cited violations at Sushi Sake in Key Largo are: Time as control, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.

How many health inspections has Sushi Sake in Key Largo had?

Sushi Sake in Key Largo has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Sushi Sake in Key Largo find?

Sushi Sake in Key Largo was most recently inspected on June 12, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.

Has Sushi Sake in Key Largo ever been shut down?

Yes, Sushi Sake in Key Largo has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.

What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?

Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.

Has Sushi Sake in Key Largo faced any disciplinary actions?

Yes, Sushi Sake in Key Largo has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.

How much has Sushi Sake in Key Largo been fined?

Sushi Sake in Key Largo has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

Sushi Sake in Key Largo

Last inspected: June 12, 2026

103400 Overseas Hwy #108, Key Largo, FL 33037

Monroe County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Sushi Sake Key Largo Corp
DBPR License: SEA5402192

Part of: Sushi Sake Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Sushi Sake in Key Largo has accumulated 242 violations across 29 inspections since 2017, averaging 8.3 per visit. The restaurant was shut down once for rodent activity in January 2024 but complied with corrective orders. Recent inspections show persistent compliance struggles, with 20 violations cited in September 2025 and 22 in March 2026. Time as a control measure, ventilation issues, and utensil sanitation are the facility's most frequently cited violations.

Most recent closure: January 8, 2024 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

30Inspections

246Violations

1Closures

$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR: June 12, 2026

Sushi Sake in Key Largo: Comparison to Monroe County Averages

This Facility 8.2 violations / inspection 8.2 violations per inspection

Monroe County Avg 7 violations / inspection 7 county average

This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures

Monroe County Avg 0.09 closures / facility 0.09 county average

Sushi Sake in Key Largo: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Sushi Sake in Key Largo
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jan 8, 2024	Rodent activity	09:54:00

Sushi Sake in Key Largo: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Sushi Sake in Key Largo
Action Date	Case Number	Fine	Violation Date	Enforcement Office
Apr 16, 2019	1--2018062587	$200.00	Nov 28, 2018	Miami (Doral)

Sushi Sake in Key Largo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)

2026 — 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority

Jun 12, 2026 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 16, 2026 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

2025 — 4 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority

Dec 11, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Dec 1, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 19, 2025 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

2024 — 4 inspections29 violations · 14 high priority

Oct 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jan 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

2023 — 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority

Jul 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

2022 — 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority

Nov 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

2021 — 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority

Dec 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

2020 — 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority

Dec 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Jul 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

2019 — 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority

Oct 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Jun 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

2018 — 6 inspections43 violations · 26 high priority

Nov 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 21, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V11 Food in good condition

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

V53 Outer openings protected

May 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Jan 29, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

2017 — 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority

May 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 7, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Sushi Sake in Key Largo: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Sake in Key Largo last inspected?: Sushi Sake in Key Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 12, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
When was Sushi Sake in Key Largo last shut down?: Sushi Sake in Key Largo was last shut down on January 8, 2024 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Sushi Sake in Key Largo?: The most frequently cited violations at Sushi Sake in Key Largo are: Time as control, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Sushi Sake in Key Largo had?: Sushi Sake in Key Largo has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sushi Sake in Key Largo find?: Sushi Sake in Key Largo was most recently inspected on June 12, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
Has Sushi Sake in Key Largo ever been shut down?: Yes, Sushi Sake in Key Largo has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?: Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?: Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?: Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
Has Sushi Sake in Key Largo faced any disciplinary actions?: Yes, Sushi Sake in Key Largo has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Sushi Sake in Key Largo been fined?: Sushi Sake in Key Largo has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.