How many health inspections has SAITO'S STEAK HOUSE had?

SAITO'S STEAK HOUSE has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SAITO'S STEAK HOUSE ever been shut down?

No, SAITO'S STEAK HOUSE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SAITO'S STEAK HOUSE?

The most frequently cited violations at SAITO'S STEAK HOUSE are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

SAITO'S STEAK HOUSE

10240 FOREST HILL BLVD, Wellington, FL 33414

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SAITO'S STEAK HOUSE INC · License: SEA6019183

SAITO'S STEAK HOUSE in Wellington, FL has 23 inspections on record with 158 total violations (6.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections

158Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 3, 2025

Inspection History (23)

Apr 3, 2025 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Feb 28, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Nov 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 20, 2024 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 19, 2024 — Complaint Full· 16 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jan 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Feb 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 20, 2018 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Aug 18, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 17, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

How Does This Facility Compare?

SAITO'S STEAK HOUSE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SAITO'S STEAK HOUSE had?: SAITO'S STEAK HOUSE has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SAITO'S STEAK HOUSE ever been shut down?: No, SAITO'S STEAK HOUSE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SAITO'S STEAK HOUSE?: The most frequently cited violations at SAITO'S STEAK HOUSE are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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