Saigon Chicken House

August 20, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings17
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)critical

Inspector note: At the time of the inspection employees in lower level preparing foods. No paper towels available at the sink the establishment is using as a handsink
code 590.002/2-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Products in left top refrigeration at 45F-47F Removed and placed under in refrigeration Large containers of noodles stored on counter at 78F. Ice placed around containers to cool
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed employees handling RTE foods with bare hands- Corrected
code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Assignment (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of the inspection there was no designated Person in Charge to answer questions about food safety and operation of equipment at the establishment
code 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of the inspection the CFPM/ Owner was not present at the establishment. Employees unable to answer questions in regards to food safety CFPM must ensure proper food safety and cleaning procedures are followed at the establishment
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Products throughout refrigeration in kitchen and in lower walkin with no labeling- production/discard dates- Provide
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Employees conducting food prep in lower level at the time of the inspection. Equipment in use heavily soiled- Discontinued at the time of the inspection and equipment cleaned
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No paper towels available at the sink designated as a handwashing sink in lower level
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Plastic containers on shelving throughout kitchen with no labeling- Provide
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Utensils in the kitchen stored in stagnant water- Discontinue
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths on counters throughout- Maintain in sanitizer solution
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Large buckets of food stored on floor of walkin Bucket of whole raw chicken in utility closet in lower level- removed
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Preparation (C)

Inspector note: At the time of the inspection employees were preparing foods in the lower level of the establishment. Area with damaged floor and walls. Pooled water was noted on the floor with heavy soils Cutting boards were observed on the tops of waste barrels and the area has minimal prep area. A French floor drain with heavy soils and raw food debris is noted in the area Employees were instructed to discontinue food prep in the lower level until reviewed by the Health Department
code 590.003/3-305.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector note: Plastic containers used as scopps in bulk food containers- Provide scoop with handle
code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Sponges in use in kitchen- Discontinue
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Floors in lower level with soils pooled water and raw food debris- Clean
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Numerous heavily soiled and scored cutting boards noted at the establishment- Replace
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Warewashing Machines Flow Pressure Device (C)

code 590.004/4-204.118-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 22, 2021: 17 findings appeared for the first time.

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