Saito Japanese Steakhouse
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
82
Score
Saito Japanese Steakhouse has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited five times.
Among Coconut Creek restaurants, the typical score is 78; Saito Japanese Steakhouse is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Jun 27, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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.
14-31-5
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food cart blocking handwashing sink in kitchen. Chef moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as a rice scoop. Chef discarded bowl **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - 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
06-09-1
47
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ladle and bucket covers in handwashing sink in kitchen, Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at handwashing sink in employee restroom Manager filled soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots on the floor in walk in cooler. Chef picked up carrots and put on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between the cooler and work table. Chef removed knives **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
70
May 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
16-37-1
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots on the floor in the walk in cooler. Manager picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as a scoop. Manager removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
74
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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. 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 **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Good cart blocking handwashing sink in kitchen. Chef moved cart **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of water on cutting board. Chef discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Plastic Food container of onions stored on top of cooked broccoli.
01B-13-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Plastic Food container of onions stored on top of cooked broccoli. See stop sale.
08B-56-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart in front of hand wash sink in kitchen
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sushi chef filled paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Form was emailed
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of frozen salmon on the floor in the walk in freezer. Chef picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Knife block being used in sushi area.
14-55-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Chef discarded bowl used as a rice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put hat on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
33
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Using as storage for utensils, chef removed items **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.bottles with chemicals not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at front bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots on the floor in the walk-in cooler, chef picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook discarded cup of coffee **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cook using plate for a scoop, chef removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
67
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
27-19-4
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/ CFM arrived at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line/prep area hand wash sink, operator refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine. Operator removed, discarded surrounding ice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-14-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Packaged raw beef stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed at vents above cook line **Warning**
36-34-5
55
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saito Japanese Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saito Japanese Steakhouse on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saito Japanese Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Saito Japanese Steakhouse.
How does Saito Japanese Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Coconut Creek?
Saito Japanese Steakhouse most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Coconut Creek average of 78.
Has Saito Japanese Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Saito Japanese Steakhouse have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Saito Japanese Steakhouse 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 Saito Japanese Steakhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Saito Japanese Steakhouse is inspected around four times per year on average.
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