Saigon Seafood Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Shell stock Identification (Pf)
  Inspector note: At the time of the inspection there were no updated shellstock tags available. Discontinue and provide and maintain updated tags for a minimum of 90 days.
  code 590.003/3-202.18-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Small metal bowls being used to dipense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands.
  code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Back storage room of the basement area with what appears to be rodent droppings. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Management is to follow all recommendations set forth by the pest control company
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: At the tim of the inspection there was no one on site with a current Food Allergen certification. Provide.
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Plastic buckets filled with seafood observed being stored on the ground of the basement walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
  code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
  Inspector note: LED thermoemter on the exterior of the flip top cooler near the 2 bay sink not operating properly. Replace. Unit was operating at below 41F at the time of the visit.
  code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Several area's in the back basement storage area with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean to remove in order to help monitor any existing activity.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Excess debris and clutter observed in teh back basement area. Remove all unecessary debris and clutter to help minimize any rodent activity.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on November 10, 2021: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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