Saito Japanese Steakhouse, 700 S Rosemary Ave, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SAITO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 700 S Rosemary Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
License #: 6019390
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 11/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
11/03/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. ONIONS, CARROTS, AND RICE UNCOVERED. **Warning** On 06/10/14 in walk.in.cooler, a bucket of peeled whole onions uncovered and a bucket of sliced onions uncovered. **Corrected on Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** On 6/10/14 wet wiping cloths throughout facility not stored in sanitizer solution.
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SUSHI RICE OBSERVED AT 86°. **Warning** In walk.in.cooler raw chicken breasts, raw pork On 06/10/14 in walk.in.cooler, raw chicken breasts 46° raw pork 46° sauces 46° (above in walk.in.cooler overnight). (Ambient cooler temperature 45°)
  • 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. **Warning** On 06/10/14 person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. SUSHI RICE. **Warning** Has written documentation for past and present time as a public health control for sushi rice. Provided operator with information for completion of written procedures.
6/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. CUP IN RICE. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. FOOD DEBRIS AND STUFF. **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. WIC HANDLE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. CLOTH NAPKIN ON SALAD. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. SPLASH GUARD NOT INSTALLED AT THE COOK LINE HAND SINK. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. ONIONS, CARROTS, AND RICE UNCOVERED. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. DUSTY WALL IN STOREROOM. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SUSHI RICE OBSERVED AT 86°. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. SUSHI CHEF. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. NO FEED LETTER AVAILABLE FOR SALMON. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER AT 67°, EGGS AT 71°...STOP SALE ISSUED **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. LOBSTER TAIL IN CONTACT WITH CHICKEN. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. RAW SHELL EGGS AND BUTTER. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. HOW TO CALIBRATE A PROBE THERMOMETER. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. METAL SCRUBBING PADS STORED IN HAND SINK. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING PAN NO RINSE OR SANITIZE. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. SUSHI RICE. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. OBSERVED RICE IN A 10 INCH TUB. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. SERV STOP COPIES ON OBSERVED. **Warning**
3/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Bags of rice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle of RIC, **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Stacked food containers, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Ice cream desserts, **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter on line at 61f for 1hour, corrective action taken, put on ice
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Peptobismol over prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut greens on line at 70f for 1hour, corrective action taken, put on ice
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Calamari and lobster over sauces line RIC, **Corrected On-Site**
8/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Rice, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle broken reachin cooler
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Soda room
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In salt, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Ice cream desserts Cream cheese wraps, ice cream **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10ppm, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt **Corrected On-Site**
4/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. SERVER STATION HWS Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN PANKO Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. TOPS OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS BROKEN
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. LEMONS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. LINE
  • Observed personal care item stored with dishes. GLASSES and TELEPHONE WITH DISHES Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW FISH OVER BUTTER REACHIN COOLER Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CREAM CHEESE WRAPS and SPRING ROLLS REACHIN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. IN LAUNDRY ROOM
10/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. OVER WAREWASH Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored on food contact surface. PHONE ON PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF OVER PRODUCE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. SHELL EGGS OVER COOKED CHICKEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ CHLORINE BUCKET Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination. STACKED CONTAINER Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
7/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. LONE Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN SUGAR Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. REAR PREPand WAREWASH AREA
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. AROUND LIGHTS
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. WITH WINGLE SERVICE ITEMS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on dry storeroom floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. MEATS IN WALKIN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. NAPKINS IN LINE HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN OVER SAUCES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination. STACKED CONTAINERS Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10ppm cjlorine Corrected On Site.
2/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Sanitizing concentration
  • Critical - Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
  • Critical - Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical - Food management certification valid
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
  • Critical - Wholesome, sound condition
7/1/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for washing food contact surdaces. AT 10ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. SERVER STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. SERVER STATION
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. RICE AT 50F IN WALKIN COOLER FOR LESS THAN 3.5 HOURS, Corrected On Site. UNCOVERED CONTAINERS
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. BUCKET IN FRONT HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN COOKED RICE Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RAW CHICKEN and BEEF OVER COOKED RICE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW FISH OVER SAUCES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW BEEF WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. WD40 on dry food storage shelf Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED RICE AT 70F, Corrected On Site. MOVED TO COOLER
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
1/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with a time marking that exceeds the 4 hour limit. Food may not be served. SUSHI RICE OVER 4 HOURS OLD. DISCARDED. Corrected On Site. STOPSALE ISSUED
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. FLOUR ON TOP OF ELECTRIC TRANSFORMER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RAW CHICKEN OVER COOKED RICE REACHIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN RICE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. CORN STARCH Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. AT HANDLE IN DISHROOM
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BACK ROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing. DRY STORAGE
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. PHONE ON PREP TABLE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.IN BUCKET Corrected On Site.
8/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. 6 CONTAINER OF RICE COOKED NOT LABELED WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SEVERAL BIN NOT LABELED WITH WHITE SUBTANCE INSIDE
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALK IN FREEZER SEVERAL ITEMS
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. DRY STORAGE AREA
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. BOWL IN RICE BIN DRY STORAGE
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. BOWL IN COOKED RICE RIC
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. COOK DID NOT USE SOAP TO WASH HANDS
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. THROUGH OUT KITCHEN
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIFES STORED IN CART
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. PHONE AND KEYS STORED WITH CLEAN PLATES COOK LINE
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
5/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW BEEF OVER RAW SEAFOOD ON CALLBACK RAW BEEF OVER UNCOVERED SLICED ONIONS & SHELL EGGS
  • Critical. Violation: 09-04-1 Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. CUTTING VEGETABLES Corrected On Site. ON CALLBACK ROLLING SUSHI WITH BARE HANDS. REVIEWED WITH PERSON IN CHARGE
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. ON CALLBACK UNCOVERED CUP ON PREP TABLE
  • Critical. Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SUSHI BAR WASHING RAG ON CALLBACK OBSERVED WASHING RAG IN HANDSINK
  • Critical. Violation: 52-01-1 Identity of food or food product misrepresented. CRAB LISTED FOR SUSHI & SASHIMI ITEMS WHILE USING IMITATION CRAB. ALSO CRABMEAT SALAD
2/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW BEEF OVER RAW SEAFOOD
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. CUTTING VEGETABLES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. UNWRAPPED STRAWERS AT BAR ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. SERVICE PERSON WORKING ON HOTWATER HEATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SUSHI BAR WASHING RAG
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. CRAB LISTED FOR SUSHI & SASHIMI ITEMS WHILE USING IMITATION CRAB. ALSO CRABMEAT SALAD
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.MANY EXPIRED
12/7/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 4/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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