SAITO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
4443 LYONS RD #D102, Coconut Creek FL 33073 · 954.582.9888
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
MAY 25
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FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing utensils in handwashing sink. Employee removed utensils
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used instead of rice scoop, Employee removed bowl
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint. Employee put on a hair restraint
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in cooler food is stored in thank you bags. Manager removed bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauce in reach in cooler at cook line. Chef put chicken on bottom
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of utensils in handwashing sink on cook line. Chef removed utensils
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by storage area. Manager filled paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using bowl to scoop rice instead of a rice scoop
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers on cook line have handles with dried food debris
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of beverage on the cook line at sushi station. Cook removed cup
Food stored on floor. Bag of unwashed carrots on the floor in the walk in cooler. Manager picked up carrots
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.cup of coffee in salad cooler in kitchen. Manager removed cup of coffee
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut avocados at sushi station with stickers. Chef removed stickers and washed avocados before cutting
Jun 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels being used as food liners and covers in walk in cooler and paper towels lined spicy tuna. Chef removed paper towels
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags being used in walk in cooler to package ready to eat foods and raw foods.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw over cooked wontons and cut vegetables Chicken was moved to bottom shelf
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food cart blocking handwashing sink in kitchen. Chef moved.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as a rice scoop. Chef discarded bowl
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. Tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging before or after thawing
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ladle and bucket covers in handwashing sink in kitchen, Manager removed
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at handwashing sink in employee restroom Manager filled soap
Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots on the floor in walk in cooler. Chef picked up carrots and put on shelf
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between the cooler and work table. Chef removed knives
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Oranges on cook line one cut with stickers on, oranges removed from cook line stickers removed and washed before cutting
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as a scoop. Manager removed bowls.
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. Fish was was thawed was still in seal oxygen packaging. Cook removed packaging.
Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots on the floor in the walk in cooler. Manager picked up
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice scoops sitting in standing water next to rice cooker. Manager removed scoops
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Used a chlorine test kit and found no chlorine sanitizer residual in the dishwashing machine.manager corrected by replacing empty bucket with full bucket, then priming to 100 ppm, dishwashing machine was repaired and working properly before inspection was completed. Manager has been reminded to use test kit to verify that dishwashing machine is sanitizing dishes
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Good cart blocking handwashing sink in kitchen. Chef moved cart
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of water on cutting board. Chef discarded water.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of seafood on the floor in the walk-in freezer., manager picked up and put on shelf
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Plastic Food container of onions stored on top of cooked broccoli. See stop sale.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels being used to wrap fish in sushi stations Sushi chef removed paper towels from fish.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Plastic Food container of onions stored on top of cooked broccoli.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart in front of hand wash sink in kitchen
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in front bar used as a storage unit sushi chef emptied sink of cups, condiments
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sushi chef filled paper towels
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. Form was emailed
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Chef discarded bowl used as a rice scoop.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put hat on
Food stored on floor. Bag of frozen salmon on the floor in the walk in freezer. Chef picked up
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Knife block being used in sushi area.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Using as storage for utensils, chef removed items
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.bottles with chemicals not labeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cook using plate for a scoop, chef removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook discarded cup of coffee
Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots on the floor in the walk-in cooler, chef picked up
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at front bar
Aug 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings stored above ready to eat sauces in 1 door flip top cooler on cook line and in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Total lack of water at wait station hand wash sink leading to kitchen
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/ CFM arrived at time of inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line/prep area hand wash sink, operator refilled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed at vents above cook line
Employee beverage container in ice machine. Operator removed, discarded surrounding ice
Food stored on floor. Packaged raw beef stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.