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New Saigon Restaurant

September 22, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Cleaning Procedure (P)critical

Inspector note: Food handlers unable to wash hands due to blocked hand sink / Ensure proper hand washing at all times.
code 590.002/2-301.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Mung bean sprouts 75F Garlic in oil mixture 60F both sitting out at room temperature for 1 hour / Food returned to refrigeration to cool back down / Provide 41F or below.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed food handler assembling garnishes for a noodle dish with bare hands / Discontinue bare hand contact with RTE foods
code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink blocked by boxes and dolly / Remove and ensure the hand sink remains free and clear at all times.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Knife stored in between equipment / Discontine and store as described below.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Interior and exterior of stand up reach in freezer and refrigeration units with visible soils and food debris / Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Remove cardboard from counter
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector note: Hood tag expired in August 2022 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP. Exterior of hood vents with visible grease build up / clean to remove.
code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: Walls and floors with visible soils / Clean to remove.
code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 9, 2022: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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