Saitos Japanese Steak House

8316 Jog Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33437

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025

Score

High Risk

Saitos Japanese Steak House has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 12, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Saitos Japanese Steak House's latest score of 47 falls below the Boynton Beach average of 79. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 12, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 8 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. #1 Observed in walk in cooler raw tuna stored next to ready to eat vegetables. Operator stored properly. #2 Observed in true refrigeration raw shell eggs above ready to eat vegetables. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top reach in cooler cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held out of temperature less than 4 hours. Operator moved foods to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near cookline. Operator placed order in for more soap next delivery. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at cookline hood filters soiled with grease and food debris.

23-03-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cookline tongs stored on door handle. Operator removed to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-20-4

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked rice. Walk In Cooler **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.

02C-01-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked rice. Walk In Cooler Owner covered rice **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-12-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. owner removed bowl **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken in container with raw beef

08A-20-5

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.

22-41-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked rice

08A-05-6

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.

08B-49-4

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

22-20-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saitos Japanese Steak House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saitos Japanese Steak House on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Saitos Japanese Steak House?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Saitos Japanese Steak House.

How does Saitos Japanese Steak House compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?

Saitos Japanese Steak House most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Boynton Beach average of 79.

Has Saitos Japanese Steak House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Saitos Japanese Steak House have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Saitos Japanese Steak House means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Saitos Japanese Steak House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Saitos Japanese Steak House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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