West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County

SAITO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

700 S ROSEMARY AVE STE 208, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Jun 1, 2026
City
West Palm Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 1, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 24601473

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Observed raw beef above peeled onions in walkin refrigerator. Operators moved onions . 2) observed raw shelled eggs above dressing, and sauces in salad refrigerator. Operator placed shell eggs on lower shelf. 3) observed frozen chicken livers above cooked brown rice in walkin freezer. Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.. Operator placed raw food on lower shelf Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24601474

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed by expo / soda station hand sink wet side towel in sink.

14-01-5

Detail 24601476

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in corn starch container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

40-01-4

Detail 24601477

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employees phone, and back packs stored on prep by rice cooker and toaster oven.

23-03-4

Detail 24601471

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on rice and cornstarch containers.

12B-13-4

Detail 24601472

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees drink in ice cream freezer .

08B-12-5

Detail 24601475

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bowls of salad not covered in 2 door glass refrigerator

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

14-86-1

Detail 24410020

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper napkins on to of cut limes , Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24410019

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (114F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24410018

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

08B-38-4

Detail 24410021

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce in plastic containers stored on floor in dry storage.

14-69-4

Detail 24410017

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer.

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24092347

Intermediate - Soda guns at bar soiled with mold-like substance or slime.

08B-38-4

Detail 24092346

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers plastic containers of dressing on floor in walkin refrigerator. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24092345

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer glass door ice creambox.

10-07-4

Detail 24092348

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water at 76F

02D-01-5

Detail 24092344

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple items and squeeze bottles not labeled . Operator label the squeeze bottles Corrected On-Site

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03B-01-6

Detail 23554081

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23554082

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of soy sauce on floor in walkin refrigerator

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 6Total: 15

14-31-5

Detail 23407588

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observe Togo bag in rice warmer. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 23407589

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

Detail 23407582

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe Bottle-in handwashing sink at bar. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23407585

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

Detail 23407595

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

Detail 23407596

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23407587

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

Detail 23407584

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe at rear kitchen. Operator placed soap at sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23407592

Intermediate - Observe ice machine surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warning

14-05-4

Detail 23407590

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observe in walking freezer Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23407586

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe case of broccoli on floor at cook line. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23407593

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

Detail 23407594

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

Detail 23407591

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

Detail 23407583

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe oil , and soy in squeeze bottles not labled. Warning

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 22690672

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

13-03-4

Detail 22690671

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe employee without hair restraint in food preparation .

08B-38-4

Detail 22690670

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe many plastic containers of soy sauce on floor in dry storage.

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-02-6

Detail 22462307

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

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 21927123

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe sauté pan in cook line hand wash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21927122

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe at cook line.

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 21322516

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw beef above cooked rice. Operator placed rice on top shelf. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 21322512

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/ CFM SHOWED UP DURING INSPECTION. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21322515

Intermediate - Observe soda gun soiled with mold-like substance or slime.

14-01-5

Detail 21322510

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe bowl in cut vegetables. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21322517

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-03-4

Detail 21322511

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21322514

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe chicken in plastic container on kitchen floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21322509

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe outside of plastic containers filled with rice, soiled with food debris.

12B-13-4

Detail 21322513

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observe drinks in reach in freezer at bar and walk-in freezer.

Mar 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-01-5

Detail 20939661

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20939660

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the back prep area.

22-16-4

Detail 20939662

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves and gasket have accumulation of soil residues at the bar.

Oct 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 20588066

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator fixed chlorine solution to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20588068

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken container stored above sauce in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator reversed. Corrected On-Site

01B-14-4

Detail 20588067

High Priority - Shell egg stored with broken shell, in reach in cooler at cook line. See stop sale.

03D-06-5

Detail 20588069

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. chicken (50°F - Cooling)at 11:55 to 50° F at 12:10 since 11:00 ; in reach in cooler at the back of the kitchen in food prep area. shrimp (49°F - Cooling)at 11:55 to 49° F at 12:10 since 11:00 in walk-in cooler. Food tightly wrapped while cooling. At this rate food will not reach 41° F within 4 hours. Operator unwrapped food to properly cool. Corrective Action Taken

53B-05-5

Detail 20588071

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.

06-09-1

Detail 20588070

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- Mahi-Mahi reach in cooler. Educated operator in proper procedure. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 20588065

Basic - Food stored on floor Buckets of sauce and case of raw shell eggs stored on the floor in walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site