Saigon Seafood Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings10
• 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 in oil mixture sitting out at 52F / Discontinue and keep 41F or below. Moved to refrigeration to cool down after being out for less than an hour
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Provide test kits for the sanitizer used in the 3 bay sink
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Interior panel of ice machine visibly soiled / Clean to remove
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Bowls used as scoops in the bulk food bins / Discontinue and provide proper handled scoops.
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wiping cloths out on cutting boards / Store in sanitizer solution when not in use
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: All the hood baffles have been taken out for cleaning the night before / Install and ensure baffles are installed when cooking in the future
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: *Bottoms of prep tables are rusted out and soiled / Clean and repaint *Exterior of bulk food bins visibly soiled / Clean to remove
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Kitchen side door - no weather stripping at bottom allowing for possible rodent entry / Provide weather stripping at bottom of door
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
  Inspector note: Brooms and mops stored on floor / Elevate at least 6" off the floor when not in use
  code 590.006/6-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Kitchen walls and floors especially under equipment and tables are visibly soiled / Provide a deep clean to the walls and floors
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 27, 2023: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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