Vero Beach, Indian River County

SAIGON SUSHI

1866 14 AVE, Vero Beach, FL 32960

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Mar 11, 2026
City
Vero Beach
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 24431831

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked mixed vegetables observed at 49f sitting out. Operator moved to cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24431832

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood filters Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 24431833

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Time Extended

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-02-6

Detail 24327501

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored next to ice bags used as drink ice in chest freezer. Operator moved bags of ice to another freezer Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 24327505

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef in cook line cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24327504

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked mixed vegetables observed at 49f sitting out. Operator moved to cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 24327507

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 24327506

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees expired in 2023 Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24327502

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood filters Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24327503

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

08A-04-5

Detail 23907493

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish over produce in reach in cooler. Raw chicken over cooked broccoli in cook line cooler

53B-14-5

Detail 23907489

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some certificates expired in 2023 Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 23907487

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roaches in white refrigerator. Employee cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23907488

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on shelf above food next to back door

36-73-4

Detail 23907492

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup between stove upon floor behind fryers

08B-42-4

Detail 23907491

Basic - Food stored outside. Bag of onions stored outside next to AC unit

23-03-4

Detail 23907490

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are heavily soiled, . Grease buildup between stove and wok

12B-13-4

Detail 23907485

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened drink in white freezer. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 23907486

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups being stored on floor in storage area

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23488680

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over prepped veggies in cooks line cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23488681

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice 84f. Found sitting out. Operator states in service for 2 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Rice was move to cooler Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 23488686

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in sink Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23488684

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

36-62-4

Detail 23488685

Basic - Light not functioning. Under hoods

23-03-4

Detail 23488683

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23488682

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooks line cooler

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 23001548

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-24. Operator called to renew during inspection Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23001547

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over prepped vegetables in cook line cooler Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 23001546

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Santi

14-01-5

Detail 23001545

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice bin Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23001549

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 22695808

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables in reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22695805

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22695803

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. Two new employees hired less then 30 days. Emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 22695810

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and drink on rack stored with food. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 22695806

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In front salad cooler

29-49-6

Detail 22695809

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

36-02-5

Detail 22695804

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22695807

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 22332583

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over sliced carrots. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12A-02-4

Detail 22332588

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Educated operator who translated. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 22332586

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator had a plan, but could not find it. Emailed a new copy Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 22332589

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to dishwasher Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22332582

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bin of sugar Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22332577

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over prep table. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22332585

Basic - Food stored on floor. Noodles. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22332581

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 22332579

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in freezer. 2. Hood system dirty Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22332578

Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp and spring rolls in upright freezer Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 22332580

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22332587

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

02D-01-5

Detail 22332584

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices in shaker not labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 21840052

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cooked noodles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31B-06-4

Detail 21840051

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to dishwasher Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21840049

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Table sanitizer Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21840045

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryer has a build up of grease Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21840047

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both low reach in freezers Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21840044

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty. 2. Outside mop sink has a buildup of leaves inside. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21840046

Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp and dumplings in freezer Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-02-5

Detail 21840050

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21840048

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar Warning

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 21335843

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 10pm after priming 3 times

14-31-5

Detail 21335844

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic happy face bag used to store salmon Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21335839

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage stored over salads, raw chicken stored over sprouts Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12A-03-4

Detail 21335840

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook on line washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated operator and cook. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 21335847

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach next to ice machine. Operator swept it up. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21335841

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer. Repeat Violation

51-18-6

Detail 21335842

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 21335838

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside mop sink has a build up of leaves in it

08B-12-5

Detail 21335837

Basic - Stored food not covered. Dumplings and spring rolls in reach in freezer Corrected On-Site

33-31-5

Detail 21335836

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple items stored outside. Old ice machine and coolers Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 21335845

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

21-07-4

Detail 21335846

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 20+++. Advised to remake bucket, now reading 100ppm Corrected On-Site

Jun 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-12-5

Detail 21131973

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-09: Operator ordered a new thermometer Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 21131974

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In triple sink area Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-09: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21131975

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All freezers - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-09: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21131972

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-09: Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 21131971

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old equipment in back of building - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-09: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 21131976

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-09: Time Extended

Jun 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 13

22-12-5

Detail 21129742

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

50-17-2

Detail 21129748

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21129744

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw swai fish over sliced onions Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21129747

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts found at 78°. Operator stated that they were taken out of refrigeration for lunch rush 45 minutes ago. Recommended rapid chill raw eggs raw eggs 88° over 4 hours stop sale issued raw steak (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-06-5

Detail 21129736

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Shrimp

41-17-4

Detail 21129737

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear cleaning liquid

14-01-5

Detail 21129743

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21129741

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over prep table Corrected On-Site

36-11-4

Detail 21129738

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In triple sink area Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21129745

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All freezers

23-03-4

Detail 21129739

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty

33-31-5

Detail 21129746

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old equipment in back of building

02D-01-5

Detail 21129740

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices throughout kitchen

Dec 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-11-4

Detail 20731436

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.up right freezer gasket broken.

36-11-4

Detail 20731434

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in kitchen area at 3 bin sink and general area. Repeat Violation

14-13-4

Detail 20731435

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Shopping bags used to store foods-chest freezer, wontons. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 20731437

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20731433

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dirty gaskets on white units in back room.

Oct 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-13-5

Detail 20590101

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. New employee -Selena. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: New employee less than 1 week. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 20590100

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in dishwasher area with chipped and peeling paint. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20590102

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and hood filters moderately heavy grease etc. reach in freezer gaskets heavily soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Appointment for cleaning hood scheduled for 24 October. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended

Oct 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-05-4

Detail 20586889

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches on wall at dishwasher, underneath soap dispenser. 1 live at in use steam table-SOUPS, and 2 dead in bag with sanitizer strips. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Observed one live crawling on water heater near reach in freezer. Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 20586890

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. New employee -Selena. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: New employee less than 1 week. Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 20586887

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in dishwasher area with chipped and peeling paint. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20586888

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and hood filters moderately heavy grease etc. reach in freezer gaskets heavily soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Appointment for cleaning hood scheduled for 24 October. Time Extended

Oct 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 15

22-45-4

Detail 20585279

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Employee drying dishes from dishwasher. Advised to air dry only.

35A-05-4

Detail 20585277

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches on wall at dishwasher, underneath soap dispenser. 1 live at in use steam table-SOUPS, and 2 dead in bag with sanitizer strips.

53B-13-5

Detail 20585283

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. New employee -Selena.

02B-02-5

Detail 20585276

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Corrected On-Site

36-51-4

Detail 20585282

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.sushi bar area framing around drop lights moderately soiled with dust and grease.

23-24-4

Detail 20585269

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler shelves and reach in freezer shelves heavily soiled.

40-06-5

Detail 20585280

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat, keys, wallet and other personal items on shelf above steam table. Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 20585275

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in dishwasher area with chipped and peeling paint. Repeat Violation

14-13-4

Detail 20585271

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Table under microwave at ice maker covered with pealing shelf paper.

10-08-5

Detail 20585272

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-07-4

Detail 20585281

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.80-90°

23-03-4

Detail 20585278

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and hood filters moderately heavy grease etc. reach in freezer gaskets heavily soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 20585273

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-27-5

Detail 20585274

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in 3 bin area, heavily soiled with black mold like substance.

14-06-4

Detail 20585270

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Table in front of soup area made of bar wood type material, not sealed.