LITTLE SAIGON BISTRO LLC
South Beneva Road
Sarasota, Florida, 34232
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the establishment.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone no other personal items stored with clean dishes above their make table. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cooking food with no hair restraint. Operator had them put on a hair net. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use rice scoops in 82F degree standing water. Operator emptied the water. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed green onions in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the eggs. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored above food in the front and back of the establishment. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of toothpaste stored above a prep table in the kitchen. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a small reach in cooler: Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Chopped lettuce (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed them around bags of ice and turned down the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/14/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice bin.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over unwashed lettuce in the walk in cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat chicken in the reach in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front counter: Rice (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed rice in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 revealed 4 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the interior of the ice machine.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the kitchen.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored with food above the prep table. Operator moved phone. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a build up of grease on the hood filters above the cook line.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk-in cooler.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicinal cream and powder stored above the meat slicer in the kitchen. Operator moved medicine. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw meats stored over unwashed onions and cabbage in the walk in cooler.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and emailed them more. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).