SAITO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
700 S ROSEMARY AVE STE 208, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 561-685-8888
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (90F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Jun 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Observed raw beef above peeled onions in walkin refrigerator. Operators moved onions. 2) observed raw shelled eggs above dressing, and sauces in salad refrigerator. Operator placed shell eggs on lower shelf. 3) observed frozen chicken livers above cooked brown rice in walkin freezer. Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.. Operator placed raw food on lower shelf
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed by expo / soda station hand sink wet side towel in sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in corn starch container. Operator removed.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employees phone, and back packs stored on prep by rice cooker and toaster oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on rice and cornstarch containers.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees drink in ice cream freezer.
Stored food not covered. Observed bowls of salad not covered in 2 door glass refrigerator
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper napkins on to of cut limes, Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (114F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce in plastic containers stored on floor in dry storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Soda guns at bar soiled with mold-like substance or slime.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers plastic containers of dressing on floor in walkin refrigerator.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer glass door ice creambox.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water at 76F
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple items and squeeze bottles not labeled. Operator label the squeeze bottles
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (90F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of soy sauce on floor in walkin refrigerator
Feb 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observe Togo bag in rice warmer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observe raw shelled eggs and bacon above unwashed carrots in walk-in refrigerator. operator placed raw shelled eggs and bacon on lower shelf
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe Bottle-in handwashing sink at bar.
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at rear kitchen. Operator placed towels at sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe at rear kitchen. Operator placed soap at sink.
Observe ice machine surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observe in walking freezer
Food stored on floor. Observe case of broccoli on floor at cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe utensil at 77F in water at rice station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe no signs at cook line and rear kitchen hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe garbage can at bar soiled with dirt.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe oil, and soy in squeeze bottles not labled.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe Flip top refrigerator; cooked broccoli (50F - Cold Holding) due to overfilled. Operator removed the over filled food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe employee without hair restraint in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observe many plastic containers of soy sauce on floor in dry storage.
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observe raw beef above cooked vegetables in walk-in freezer. Operator placed raw beef on lower 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.