Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2025
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Coconut Creek average 78, so Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/24 License expired less than sixty days
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked mussels
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Only oyster tags saved for 90 days, no clam tags at time of inspection
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
27-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch containers not labeled
02D-01-5
52
Aug 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Plumber called to replace faucet **Time Extended**
27-17-4
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Aug 16, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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 **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 lt bottle of Pepsi in drink ice. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-56-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. **Warning**
27-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Manager discarded bowls that were in rice flour and cornstarches **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Pressure gauge not-working **Warning**
16-38-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in coolers
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink by walk-in cooler **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Starch and flour not labeled **Warning**
02D-01-5
32
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Manager removed paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food in walk-in freezer. Manager picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hat on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Temperature gauges on dishwasher not working
16-38-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen has no hand wash signs
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Manager discarded drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
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Jul 6, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 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 beef stored above raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns soiled at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line hand wash sink blocked by multiple items. Operator made accessible **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer. Large buildup of ice in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-69-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in ware washing/prep area of the establishment.
36-64-5
45
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Can liner used in direct contact with beef in walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cooked noodles in cook line flip top. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw been in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Buffet items held on TPHC have no time marking. Operator states items were prepared within 1 hour. Operator time marked items **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles soiled. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Car washing chemicals stored in establishment. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef, chicken, shrimp thawing in standing water at triple sink. Operator turned on running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
32
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw calamari over cooked ready to eat food in two door cooler on cook line. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between cooler and table, manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi on file is from Jan 13, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi.
How does Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi compare to other restaurants in Coconut Creek?
Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Coconut Creek average of 78.
Has Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi 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 Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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