SAITO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
700 S ROSEMARY AVE STE 208 · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33401
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observe Togo bag in rice warmer. **Warning**
08A-04-5High 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**
Intermediate 7
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe Bottle-in handwashing sink at bar. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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-02-4Intermediate – 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**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe at rear kitchen. Operator placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Observe ice machine surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning**
Basic 6
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observe in walking freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observe case of broccoli on floor at cook line. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe utensil at 77F in water at rice station. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe no signs at cook line and rear kitchen hand sink **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe garbage can at bar soiled with dirt. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe oil , and soy in squeeze bottles not labled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:13 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.