LITTLE SAIGON CAFE

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 12 live roaches observed between the wall and a block of wood elevating the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen on the right side. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Above reach in cooler in kitchen, bottle of Tylenol improperly stored. Employee removed bottle. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects in kitchen area. Observed two insects at reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed one fly at three compartment sink. Observed one at reach in freezer. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in cooler of kitchen, raw chicken placed in to go bag. In reach in cooler of kitchen, produce placed in to go bag.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in cooler of kitchen, raw chicken was placed over ready to eat spring rolls. At reach in cooler of kitchen, raw chicken was stored directly against produce. Employee moved all to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting in triple sink tripe (69F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the tripe was thawing without running water in the triple sink for one hour. Employee put in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At hose bib outside back door of establishment missing vaccum breaker.

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk was not date marked. Per employee, milk was opened day before at 10am. Employee put date on milk. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at front counter had dirty blender in sink. Employee removed blender. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink in kitchen next to triple sink, no soap or paper towels. Employee added soap and paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container of flour in kitchen has bowl without handle being used as scooper.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 16 dead roaches: Observed one dead roach at mop sink in kitchen area. Under the ice machine in front counter area, observed 6 dead roaches. At front counter under handwash sink, observed 3 dead roaches. Observed one dead roach under register at front counter. Observed 4 dead roaches in women's restroom. Observed one dead roach behind door men's restroom. Operator discarded dead roaches. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In kitchen, observed employee phone on container of soy sauce. Above reach in cooler in kitchen, employee jackets and purses above prep area. Employee removed belongings. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid of ice machine in front counter area separating from insulation.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor on left side of wok station in kitchen is soiled.

Basic - Food stored on floor. At wok station, container of cooking oil on floor. Employee removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At reach in freezer in kitchen, build up of ice. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in kitchen has build up of grease. Gaskets of reach in cooler next to wok station soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In three compartment sink in kitchen, tripe (69F - Cold Holding) thawing without running water. Employee stated tripe has been sitting in sink for one hour. Employee placed tripe in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Large amount of non bagged trash around dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. At handwash sink in kitchen, plumbing pipe connected to wall for sink disconnected, water standing on ground.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wash cloth on counter of cook line in kitchen.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning next to wok station unlabeled.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof available in establishment. Person in charge states another manager has the certificates and they are not in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-24: Operator needs time to obtain completed employee training. Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023. Operator renewed license during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed beef and chicken stored on top of ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler across from three compartment sink. Operator rearranged all to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 42 rodent droppings; 5 under stand up reach in cooler in kitchen 2 under reach in cooler across from wok station 1 to left of mens restroom toilet 30 in women's restroom 1 under sink at front counter to right of bottled waters 1 to left of sink at front counter 2 in display case door track at front counter Operator began to remove rodent droppings during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs on shelf above reach in cooler at 76F. Per employee, eggs removed from refrigerator approximately 20 minutes prior. Employee moved eggs to reach in cooler. Observed beef (66F - Cold Holding); shrimp (56F - Cold Holding); beef (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (59F - Cold Holding); cabbage (66F - Cold Holding); sprouts (69F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from wok station. Per employee, all items placed in reach in cooler approximately 1.5 hours prior. Operator moved all items to another cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded faucet outside back exit is missing a vacuum breaker.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on both reach in coolers and two white cutting boards hanging at three compartment sink has black mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed noodles and sponge in handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed items. Observed employee at handwash sink at front counter dump debris from serving tray into sink. Operator spoke with employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs listed as a side and pork chop dinner served with sunny side up egg is not identified on the menu. Also, Consumer advisory notice missing. Operator posted sign during inspection. Warning Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips available for establishment.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen and in men's restroom.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available for the establishment.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof available in establishment. Person in charge states another manager has the certificates and they are not in the establishment. Warning

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof available. Provided and discussed DBPR HR 5030-103 with operator. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - One-compartment/utility sink used for warewashing. Observed and confirmed with operator evidence of washing dishes in one compartment utility sink at front counter.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides of ice machine has black mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler across from wok station ambient temperature 70F. Observed standing water in bottom of unit and 2 pans with water near back of unit.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches; 1 under stand up reach in cooler in kitchen 1 to left of wok station 1 behind hand wash sink in kitchen 1 to left of the utility sink at front counter 1 behind trash can in mens restroom Operator began to clean dead roaches during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf above reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle at wok station. Employee moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer present in reach in cooler across from wok station.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Not available. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket across from wok station is soiled. Ice machine gasket soiled. Reach in refrigerator gasket soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exterior door is missing self closing device and does not close tightly. Repeat Violation

Basic - Silverware/utensils/plates/dishes dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee using dry wiping cloth to dry washed plates. Spoke with employee to ensure air-drying of all dishes. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Across from wok station.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer wiping cloth solution bucket stored on floor by three compartment sink and on floor at front counter sink. Operator moved both to shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 318 rodent droppings: Approximately 90 under rack by soda machine Approximately 100 under soda and ice machines Approximately 80 on shelf under handwash sink at front counter 1 behind floor fan at front display case Approximately 7 on shelf under register at front counter 2 on plastic cover on shelf under front counter by reach in freezer 1 under trash can at front counter by reach in freezer 1 along wall across from restrooms 2 under three compartment sink in kitchen 1 in mens room along wall by handwash sink Approximately 30 behind stand up reach in cooler in kitchen 3 along wall by stove in kitchen by back door Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: Observed 25 rodent droppings: 1 along wall at television by ladies restroom 1 along wall by gum ball machine at front counter 3 along wall by reach in freezer at front service station 3 at door jam entrance to kitchen 1 at back of front display case 2 under fronthandwash sink on shelf 1 beside CO2 tank at front service area 3 under ice bin and soda machine at front service station 1 at entrance to ladies room 2 under mens room urinal 2 behind stand up reach in cooler in kitchen 1 under right stove in kitchen 3 under reach in cooler on cooking equipment side 1 behind handwash sink in kitchen Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-18: Observed one rodent dropping in ladies room in corner by chair. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach behind trash can in ladies restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: Observed one dead roach on front service counter by stacked cups. Observed one dead roach under reach in cooler on cooking equipment side. Observed one live roach under ice machine in front service station. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-18: Observed one dead roach in ladies room in corner behind trash can. Observed one dead flying insect on cutting board of reach in cooler on cooking equipment side. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 318 rodent droppings: Approximately 90 under rack by soda machine Approximately 100 under soda and ice machines Approximately 80 on shelf under handwash sink at front counter 1 behind floor fan at front display case Approximately 7 on shelf under register at front counter 2 on plastic cover on shelf under front counter by reach in freezer 1 under trash can at front counter by reach in freezer 1 along wall across from restrooms 2 under three compartment sink in kitchen 1 in mens room along wall by handwash sink Approximately 30 behind stand up reach in cooler in kitchen 3 along wall by stove in kitchen by back door Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: Observed 25 rodent droppings: 1 along wall at television by ladies restroom 1 along wall by gum ball machine at front counter 3 along wall by reach in freezer at front service station 3 at door jam entrance to kitchen 1 at back of front display case 2 under fronthandwash sink on shelf 1 beside CO2 tank at front service area 3 under ice bin and soda machine at front service station 1 at entrance to ladies room 2 under mens room urinal 2 behind stand up reach in cooler in kitchen 1 under right stove in kitchen 3 under reach in cooler on cooking equipment side 1 behind handwash sink in kitchen Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach behind trash can in ladies restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: Observed one dead roach on front service counter by stacked cups. Observed one dead roach under reach in cooler on cooking equipment side. Observed one live roach under ice machine in front service station. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink tested at 10ppm. Manager remade solution to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee cutting meat, picked up spilled meat from floor with gloved hands, discarded meat and engaged back in prepping food without changing gloves and washing hands.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple food products stored in grocery bags: in stand up reach in cooler and reach in freezer at front counter.

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 318 rodent droppings: Approximately 90 under rack by soda machine Approximately 100 under soda and ice machines Approximately 80 on shelf under handwash sink at front counter 1 behind floor fan at front display case Approximately 7 on shelf under register at front counter 2 on plastic cover on shelf under front counter by reach in freezer 1 under trash can at front counter by reach in freezer 1 along wall across from restrooms 2 under three compartment sink in kitchen 1 in mens room along wall by handwash sink Approximately 30 behind stand up reach in cooler in kitchen 3 along wall by stove in kitchen by back door Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated both products placed in reach in cooler approximately 1.5 hours prior. Manager moved products to freezer. Retemp after approximately 30 minutes on both products: sprouts 38F and shrimp 38F. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedures available. Provided and discussed DBPR HR 5030-104 with operator. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles and underplating has accumulation of debris.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl of noodles on handwash sink in kitchen. Employee moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of food employee reporting responsibilities available. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with operator.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin and around interior of lid has build up of black mold-like substance.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach behind trash can in ladies restroom. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open can of soda on prep table next to slicer. Employee moved beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fryer oil next to stand up reach in cooler in kitchen.

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Interior of ice machine at the top is rusted.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy available in the establishment.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in kitchen have grease build up. Gaskets on reach in cooler closest to 3 compartment sink are soiled.

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Screen door at back door of kitchen does not close tightly.

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored under sink shelf at front service area stored next to canned goods. Employee moved canned goods. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen have accumulation of debris/grease.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed: 8 rodent droppings at water heater Approximately 12 rodent droppings at slicer 10 rodent droppings at reach in cooler 8 rodent droppings along wall at back door Approximately 36 rodent droppings on top of shelf at flip top coolers Approximately 25 rodent droppings under cooking equipment Approximately 10 rodent droppings under soda rack in front service area 5 rodent droppings at front display case Approximately 10 rodent droppings on shelf and in drawers at front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: Observed: 4 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink Approximately 30 rodent droppings in front of reach in freezer by back door 2 rodent droppings by storage rack at back door 1 rodent dropping on cutting board at flip top cooler Approximately 10 rodent droppings under grill equipment 5 rodent droppings under soda boxes 3 rodent droppings in womens restroom Approximately 20 rodent droppings at front service area Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: Observed 1 rodent dropping on floor in between both flip top reach in coolers in kitchen. Also, observed 1 rodent dropping on floor in front of reach in freezer near back door. Operator cleaned both rodent droppings up and discarded during this inspection. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects around triple sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: 1 flying insect in kitchen near stand up cooler Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed: 8 rodent droppings at water heater Approximately 12 rodent droppings at slicer 10 rodent droppings at reach in cooler 8 rodent droppings along wall at back door Approximately 36 rodent droppings on top of shelf at flip top coolers Approximately 25 rodent droppings under cooking equipment Approximately 10 rodent droppings under soda rack in front service area 5 rodent droppings at front display case Approximately 10 rodent droppings on shelf and in drawers at front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: Observed: 4 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink Approximately 30 rodent droppings in front of reach in freezer by back door 2 rodent droppings by storage rack at back door 1 rodent dropping on cutting board at flip top cooler Approximately 10 rodent droppings under grill equipment 5 rodent droppings under soda boxes 3 rodent droppings in womens restroom Approximately 20 rodent droppings at front service area Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two chemical spray bottles by water heater in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: Violation remains at callback Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container of flour by back door to kitchen, employe removed bowl. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: At callback, observed pitcher in rice with handle touching product Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor/walls/ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. All ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Walls behind cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: Violation still remains Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple holes under cooking equipment on cook line. Hole on door frame to back door to kitchen. Hole in wall over triple sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: Holes remain Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach in cooler make table on cook line. Cutting board of reach in cooler make table on cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: Violation still remains Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of employee medicine over reach in cooler on cook line, employee moved bottle. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects around triple sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over sauce in reach in cooler in kitchen. Mushrooms and cucumber in same container as raw beef in standing reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed: 8 rodent droppings at water heater Approximately 12 rodent droppings at slicer 10 rodent droppings at reach in cooler 8 rodent droppings along wall at back door Approximately 36 rodent droppings on top of shelf at flip top coolers Approximately 25 rodent droppings under cooking equipment Approximately 10 rodent droppings under soda rack in front service area 5 rodent droppings at front display case Approximately 10 rodent droppings on shelf and in drawers at front counter Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mushrooms and cucumber in same container as raw beef in standing reach in cooler in kitchen.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles (50F - Cold Holding); pork (50F); chicken breast (47F); shell egg (68F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding). All items in flip top reach in cooler. Operator added ice bags to products. Per operator, all items placed in cooler approximately 1 hour prior. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two chemical spray bottles by water heater in kitchen.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container of flour by back door to kitchen, employe removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink over reach in cooler on cook line, employee moved drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes in 3 compartment sink with no sanitizer.

Basic - Floor/walls/ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. All ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Walls behind cook line.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple holes under cooking equipment on cook line. Hole on door frame to back door to kitchen. Hole in wall over triple sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach in cooler make table on cook line. Cutting board of reach in cooler make table on cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet towels throughout kitchen.