Saigon Seafood Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked chicken 63F cooked lobster 80F / Sitting out on counter / PIC states food was out for 1 hour / Items moved to refrigeration / Provide 41F or below
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)critical
  Inspector note: High temp dish machine 255F rinse / Irreversible temperature measuring device reading 155F / Repair machine to provide 180F-194F / 3 bay sink will be used until machine is properly repaired
  code 590.004/4-703.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Utensils in stagnant water / Discontinue and store clean and dry
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Exterior of bulk food bins with visible soils / Clean to remove
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Back door open / Allowing for fly entry / Keep doors closed or provide a proper screen door
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
  Inspector note: Brooms stored on floor / Elevate at least 6" off of floor when not in use
  code 590.006/6-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Cookline is in need of a deep clean to remove heavy soils and grease build up
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 17, 2025: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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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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