SAITO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

700 S ROSEMARY AVE STE 208

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10738008

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10738341

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of soy sauce on floor in walkin refrigerator
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (90F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8773436

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observe in walking freezer Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe case of broccoli on floor at cook line. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe utensil at 77F in water at rice station. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe no signs at cook line and rear kitchen hand sink Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe garbage can at bar soiled with dirt. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe oil , and soy in squeeze bottles not labled. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observe Togo bag in rice warmer. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observe raw shelled eggs and bacon above unwashed carrots in walk-in refrigerator. operator placed raw shelled eggs and bacon on lower shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe Bottle-in handwashing sink at bar. Warning
  • 53A-05-6: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/ Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at rear kitchen. Operator placed towels at sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe at rear kitchen. Operator placed soap at sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Observe ice machine surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8559107

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe employee without hair restraint in food preparation .
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe many plastic containers of soy sauce on floor in dry storage.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe Flip top refrigerator ; cooked broccoli (50F - Cold Holding) due to overfilled . Operator removed the over filled food. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 11/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8372344

  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observe raw beef above cooked vegetables in walk-in freezer. Operator placed raw beef on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site