Saito Japanesse Steakhouse

4675 Pga Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Mar 8, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Saito Japanesse Steakhouse, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 8, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Saito Japanesse Steakhouse's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 8, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to four violations per visit.

“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Saito Japanesse Steakhouse's latest score of 74 falls below the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by prep area- fried rice 60F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 45 minutes- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler raw shrimp over cooked noodles- operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in cooler- raw beef not commercially packaged over cooked rice- operator moved to lower shelf.

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At hostess station- handwash sink with ice inside- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by cookline blocked by soy sauce buckets- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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. At walk in freezer - raw tuna in package bearing label- not removed from packaging before thawing- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys stored on prep counter near cookline- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer bucket of chicken stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At kitchen area- knife stored between prep table and wall- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 16 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw steak stored above raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw steak stored with unwashed zucchini in reach in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves items undercooked. No consumer advisory posted. Provided consumer advisory and operator posted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02B-02-5

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

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

22-20-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw pork stored on floor in kitchen. Multiple items stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saito Japanesse Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saito Japanesse Steakhouse on file is from Mar 8, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Saito Japanesse Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Saito Japanesse Steakhouse.

How does Saito Japanesse Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?

Saito Japanesse Steakhouse most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.

Has Saito Japanesse Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Saito Japanesse Steakhouse have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Saito Japanesse Steakhouse means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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