New Saigon

August 19, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings14
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw meats in Tofu containers stored above ready to eat food items inside refrigerating unit. Separate properly.Discussed with PIC to ensure all raw foods are properly stored seperated from ready to eat foods to protect from contamination.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed no food preparation sink available to wash produce produce is being washed in the three bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation with proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumber's report.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Several prepared food products observed without date marking. / Provide made/discard date to all food prepped before storing in the refrigerator.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Observed staff working on RTE foods without proper hair restraint.Provide and maintain
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Reach-in unit / Freezer there are multiples uncovered container with food items. All foods must be covered to prevent contamination.
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Multiples squeeze bottles observed without label/Provide
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloths stored soiled on the counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Preparation (C)

Inspector note: Obserevd open foods in the undercounter refrigerator and refrigerator stored in non-food -grade containers./ PIC was instructed to discountiue use of non food-grade containers and stored all food in NSF-approved or equivalent food-grade containers
code 590.003/3-305.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: White cutting board heavily scores at prep area. /Resurface and clean properly or replace.
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Interior and exterior of several refrigerating unit /gaskets/cabinets/storage shelving observed soiled/ Clean to remove soils and debris
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: There is no mop sink.Provide/ (PIC stated that mop water is being disposed of in three bay sink)
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floor under and around the cooking line very soiled. Floor at storage area very soiled. Clean all properly.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

Inspector note: Restroom provide self closing door
code 590.006/6-202.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Post 2026 Health Permit
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 8, 2026: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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