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Saigon Seafood Restaurant

June 4, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings11
critical findings2

Failed findings

Coolingcritical

Inspector note: Cooked chicken inside of the walk-in cooler at 56F. PIC stated that the chicken had been cooked from the previous night and cooler in the walk-in refrigerator. PIC voluntarily discarded the cooked chicken with the elevated temerpature.
code 03-3-501.14*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation/Sanitizer Criteriacritical

Inspector note: No sanitzier registering at the test strip in the buckets being used for soiled wiping cloths. Address and provide proper training to all staff on how to set up and test sanititizer.
code 41-7-201/04.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of fly activity in the main kitchen are possibly due to the back door being left open. Discontinue leaving back door open to help minimize any fly/insect activity.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Boxes of meats observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Walk-in refrigerator on the first floor registering at 46F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. All foods were removed form the cooler and placed into another unit operating below 41F. Only whole produce was left inside of the unit.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: LED read out for the high temperature dish machine does not appear to be working properly. Address and ensuere unit has been fully repaired.
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: A large amount of frost was observed in the compressor of the walk-in cooler. Clean and defrost to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Inspector note: Knives observed being stored in between wall and preparation table. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected area.
code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Urinal in the mens restroom is currently out of order. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Floor of the walk-in freezer lifting and not securely attached. Address and either repair premanently or replace. Basement floor where cases of beer are stored with excess moisture. 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: Ceiling tile missing above prearation table in the basement are. Replace. • Large hole in wall behind the toilet in the mens room. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 29, 2019: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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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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