New Saigon Restaurant

November 13, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings13
critical findings5

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Garlic in oil mixture sitting out at 60F / PIC stated that it had been left out for the lunch rush for 30 minutes. Mixture moved back to refrigeration / Provide proper cold holding temperatures Shrimp sitting out at 60F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. Food moved to fridge after being out for 30 minutes. Sprouts sitting out at 63F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. Food moved to fridge after being out for 30 minutes.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Raw chicken being prepped on top of a reach in freezer next to a container of scallions / Discontinue and ensure prep of any kind of raw potentially hazardous food is done separately away from any ready to eat foods.
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: Food handlers unable to wash hands because sink is not accessible / Ensure proper hand washing at all times.
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Handsink blocked and with items in basin / Ensure hand sink is kept accessible at all times
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Person in charge Assignedcritical

Inspector note: Provide an employee to be certified and in charge during all operational hours to oversee daily kitchen operations.
code M-2-101.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Meat slicer with visible dried foods and other soils / Disassemble clean and sanitize
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: Rice scoops sitting in stagnant water / Discontinue and store clean and dry as discussed Serrated knife stored in between side of reach in and prep table / Discontinue and store properly. Clean and sanitize knife before used again
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Cutting boards visible worn and heavily scored / Replace
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Test Kit Provided

Inspector note: No test kits on site for chlorine in 3 bay sink / Provide
code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Side of reach in unit with visible soils / Clean to remove Sliding door reach in heavily soiled on interior and exterior / Provide a thorough cleaning.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Floors under and around the 3 bay sink area with visible soils / Clean to remove.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Hood vents and pipes with excessive grease build up / Clean to remove.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Kitchen cluttered with utensils no longer in use stored next to 3 bay sink / Remove all unused utensils and equipment. Brooms stored on floors / Elevate at least 6" off of floor.
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 28, 2018: 13 findings appeared for the first time.

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