SANTO'S MODERN AMERICAN BUFFET & SUSHI
4690 N SR 7 STE 106, Coconut Creek FL 33073
Last inspected Jan 13, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUL 23
OCT 23
AUG 24
JAN 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/24 License expired less than sixty days
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/24 License expired less than sixty days
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked mussels
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Only oyster tags saved for 90 days, no clam tags at time of inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink in kitchen has no hot water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch containers not labeled
Aug 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.
Aug 16, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. 2 lt bottle of Pepsi in drink ice. Manager removed all items and discarded ice for stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw shelled eggs on top shelf over pasta and empty clam shells. Manager moved all items.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 lt bottle of Pepsi in drink ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door flip top cooler on cook line at noodles (51F - Cold Holding); rice (52F - Cold Holding); oil n garlic (48F - Cold Holding); sauce (53F - Cold Holding), manager removed items and called for maintenance
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Hot temperatures machine did not reach 180° or 160°. Manager got heating booster to work
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.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Manager discarded bowls that were in rice flour and cornstarches
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Pressure gauge not-working
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in coolers
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink by walk-in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Starch and flour not labeled
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Manager removed paper towels
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hat on
Food stored on floor. Boxes of food in walk-in freezer. Manager picked up
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Temperature gauges on dishwasher not working
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen has no hand wash signs
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Manager discarded drink
Jul 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw salmon (73°F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature on rack in prep area. Operator states salmon has been out for 1 hour. Operator moved to cooler
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns soiled at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line hand wash sink blocked by multiple items. Operator made accessible
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ice buildup walk-in freezer. Large buildup of ice in walk in freezer
Objectionable odors in ware washing/prep area of the establishment.
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.