New Saigon Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings9
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical
  Inspector note: No evidence of proper warewashing taking place. Only one drain plug available at this time. PIC states he has more but he could not find anu at this time. Several dishes appear soiled to touch at air drying area. Set three bay sink properly and perform proper warewashing (Wash Rinse Sanitize).
  code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing and properly maintaining the cleanliness of the establishment.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsink at prep area without soap. PIC provided some. Maintain properly staffed all the time.
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed large amount of rodent-like droppings on the floor near prep area. Page Exterminators had been earlier on site and had left an IPM report. Follow instructions in the IPM report to minimize pests. Clean all the droppings.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Observed wiping cloths soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Several food items boxes stored on the floor at prep area. Elevate properly. Open rice bags at storage area. Store properly in containers with lid.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
  Inspector note: Several knifes and other equipment/utensils stored soiled inside a plastic box. Clean and sanitize properly. Slicer with dried up food debris. Clean and sanitize properly.
  code 590.004/4-602.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Interior and exterior of several refrigerating un its (including gaskets) soiled. Clean properly. Cooking line equipment and the pipes behind it soiled with grease. Clean thoroughly.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Floor under and around cooking line and grease trap soiled with grease. Clean properly.
  code 590.006/6-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on September 8, 2020: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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