SAIGON CAFE
5118 Gall Boulevard
Florida, 33542
Pasco County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/14/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
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. In back of kitchen, inside top of door
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In kitchen
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil in back room, moved to shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By rice warmer -66 f, operator dumped water out, discussed holding utensils in water below 41F or above 135F Corrected On-Site
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cook cutting onions straight out of box, not washed, manager asked him to wash first. Onions were washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/14/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in front area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil on floor in rear dry storage area Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven and microwave in front prep area has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in front prep area
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in coolers on cooks line, in front prep area interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Spring rolls, cooked chicken in Walk-in-Cooler not covered
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over tofu in Walk-in-Cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104. Operator hung during inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in Walk-in-Cooler not date marked Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue/purple liquid in spray bottle near dish area unlabeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand sink and prep sink added on cook line. Additional server station added with ice well and no hand sink installed. Aldo observed single service items stored in back storage room where mop sink is, but is not identified on original plans Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Plans on file are dated 2016, no plans have been submitted Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed server station added with ice well and no hand sink. In dining area across from cashier station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand sink and prep sink added on cook line. Additional server station added with ice well and no hand sink installed. Aldo observed single service items stored in back storage room where mop sink is, but is not identified on original plans Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Manager closed employee bathroom door Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauces on floor in storage are. Manager got off of floor Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In dish area and on cook line Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler fan covers and racks Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed server station added with ice well and no hand sink. In dining area across from cashier station Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink missing from server room where three compartment sink is. Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand sink and prep sink added on cook line. Additional server station added with ice well and no hand sink installed. Aldo observed single service items stored in back storage room where mop sink is, but is not identified on original plans Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand sink by employee bathroom . Manager fixed dispenser Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice in walk in cooler not dated Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 5 basic).