Saito Japanese Steakhouse, 4443 Lyons Rd #d102, Coconut Creek, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SAITO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4443 Lyons Rd #d102, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
License #: 1622107
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 09/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Containers with mayonnaise
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Containers with soy sauce
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Containers in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop found in rice containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. I cream scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Beef over carrot in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Found at 00ppm , operator replace container with chlorine solution. Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Beef over sauce **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Soy Sauce in walk in cooler.
09/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee restroom.
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Employee restroom.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cellar phone on food prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bowl in uncooked rice and flour. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Container in cook rice.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Prep vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Eggs **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Beef in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with rice cooker. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing utensils **Corrected On-Site**
3/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Plates
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in /freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Drinks in restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, carrot in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Plant food
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Observed 1 can of ground bean sauce present. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Eggs in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.egg and beef found in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Japanese mustard found in walk in cooler.
10/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. CIGARETTES.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. CUT, WASHED, BROCCOLI.. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BEEF AND BROCCOLI @ 122°.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. KRAB STICKS.
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. HOW TO CALIBRATE A PROBE THERMOMETER.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. MUST INCLUDE ENGLISH.
6/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED WITH BUCKETS AND SUSHI BOATS.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. TOP OF DISHMACHINE.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. SLAW IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. SHRIMP IN FREEZER; CARROTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND CABBAGE.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. UNCOOKED RICE. **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. COOKED RICE. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. FOOD BUCKETS
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. COOK LINE.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. NO FEED LETTER FOR "FARM RSISED" SALMON.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH BLACK "MOLD-LIKE" RESIDUE.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. LIMES IN WALK IN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW EGGS BEHIND SPROUTS ON LINE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed medicine present that is not necessary for the health of employees. ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLE.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair SHELVES RUSTE and PITTED IN DISHRING.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. HAM.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. MUSHROOMS.
5/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED CHLORINE.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. PEEL(NG CARROTTS. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. PEELING CARROTTS. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. RICE.
10/27/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. COOK LINE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. CUTTING ONIONS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. CUTTING ONIONS. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. FISH IN WALK IN FREEZER. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. SAUCE IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. "KRAB MEAT."
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW BEEF STORED IN CONTACT WITH RAW CHICKEN. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIFE. Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
3/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. CHICKEN AND PORK STORED IN CONTACT IN SAME CONTAINER IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. CHICKEN ABOVE BEEF IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE PEELED & WASHED ONIONS IN LINE REACH IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. FISH IN FREEZER.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CHICKEN IN WALK IN FREEZER.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. PEELED & WASHED ONIONS IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. PEELED & WASHED CARROTTS IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. HOW TO CALIBRATE PROBE THERMOMETER. Corrected On Site.
10/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-27-1 Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. INVOICES DO NOT DEMONSTRATE SPECIFIC SPECIES HAVE BEEN FROZEN.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN LIVERS ABOVE PEA PODS IN LINE REACH IN COOLER. RAW FISH ABOVE PRODUCE AT CALL BACK. C.O.S.
  • Critical. Violation: 52-01-1 Identity of food or food product misrepresented. "IMITATION CRABMEAT" MISREPRESENTED ON MENU IN: (1) CRABMEAT SALAD AND (2) CRAB ROLL
3/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). SUSHI RICE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. INVOICES DO NOT DEMONSTRATE SPECIFIC SPECIES HAVE BEEN FROZEN.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SUSHI RICE. STOP SALE ISSUED. PROVIDED OPERATOR WITH DBPR FORM HR 5022-090. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COVERED DEEP PAN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. RIBS.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. CHICKEN. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW BEEF ABOVE RAW SHRIMP IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW BEEF ABOVE FISH IN WALK IN FREEZER.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW FISH ABOVE RTE IMITATION CRAB MEAT IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN LIVERS ABOVE PEA PODS IN LINE REACH IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Cucumbers in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. CARROTTS IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. LINE COOK. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. SUSHI CHEF. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. DISHWASHER.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED CHLORINE TEST KIT.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. "IMITATION CRABMEAT" MISREPRESENTED ON MENU IN: (1) CRABMEAT SALAD AND (2) CRAB ROLL
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment. USES QUAT TEST KIT TO MEASURE CHLORINE DISHMACHINE.
  • 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.
1/5/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. ESCOLAR MIS REPRESENTED AS "WHITE TUNA" ON MENU. ESTABLISHMENT NOT OPEN SERVING PUBLIC. MUST BE CORRECTED BEFORE OPENING TO THE PUBLIC
  • 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. Pro
9/1/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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