Saigon Seafood Restaurant

January 27, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Garlic and oil moisture observed being left out on counter tops at room temperature. Disccontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Mixture to be removed and placed under refrigeration.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Management not properly overseeing in the continued pest management. Address and ensure not only that pest inspections are being conducted more frequently but that their is follow up from ownership on the recommendations provided.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: No soap at the hand sink located next to the dish machine. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in the basement storage/preparation area's and side rooms. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report. Pest management is to be on sight more frequently to address the current issues.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Knives observed being stored in between preparation table and hand sink. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Lower shelf of the first 3 door deli cooler with excess moisture and not draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. UNit was functioning properly at the time of teh inspection. Walk-in cooler with a slightly elevated temperature of 45F. Address and make any necessary repairs. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. At the time temperaures varied from 38F to 47F possibly due to the door being left open.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Shelves in the basement side storage room visibly soiled and with debris. Clean to remove all. Floors in the basement storage area visibly soiled and with food debris and spills. Clean to remove all.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Drainage pipes under the dish machine are leaking. Address and make nay necessary repairs. Several pipes under the 3 bay sink located in the basement preparation/storage area are leaking and withh duck tape. Address and make any necessary permanent repairs.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Portion of flooring located near the basement 3 bay sink damaged and with missing tiles. Replace.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Remove any and all unecessary equipment/tools/debris in the basement storage rooms to help to minimize andy and all rodent activity as well as allowing for proper pest treatment.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 28, 2022: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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