Saito Japanese Steakhouse

2101 N Federal Hwy #D102, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Saito Japanese Steakhouse appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Jan 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Restaurants in Pompano Beach average 78, so Saito Japanese Steakhouse is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jun 6, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled with mold like substance.

22-20-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven doors, in kitchen. Operator removed tongs **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Microwave soiled with food debris

23-03-4

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-05-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Across from three compartment sink, spray bottle containing degreaser has no label. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep area, no paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator sullied paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At prep area, microwave door and handle soiled.

23-24-4

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef bottom of cooler on cook line. Removed **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (66F - Cold Holding); on hibachi cart in back prep area of kitchen. Chef states eggs out less than four hours. Placed in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-03-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over vegetables in bottom reach in cooler on cook line removed **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Interior to ice machine.

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in walk in cooler

36-34-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Carrots and onions floor walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

14-69-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Buckets of carrots in walk in cooler

08B-12-5

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saito Japanese Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saito Japanese Steakhouse on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Saito Japanese Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

Saito Japanese Steakhouse most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Pompano Beach 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 three 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 three times per year on average.

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