Villas, Lee County

SAIGON PARIS BISTRO

12995 S CLEVELAND AVE #118, Villas, FL 33907

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Nov 6, 2025
City
Villas
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-17-4

Detail 24176832

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

16-23-4

Detail 24176829

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

36-17-5

Detail 24176830

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Hole on walk-in cooler floor.

36-12-4

Detail 24176828

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable at walk-in cooler.

14-42-4

Detail 24176831

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

16-23-4

Detail 23921380

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23921378

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

36-12-4

Detail 23921383

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable at walk-in cooler.

14-42-4

Detail 23921382

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23921379

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of hood soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23921381

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour containers not labeled at dry storage. Operator labeled the containers. Corrected On-Site

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 9Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 23589813

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw beef stored over cooked meatballs. Operator removed raw beef to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23589809

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler; raw ground beef stored over raw pork. Operator removed raw ground beef to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23589820

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23589812

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale.

16-23-4

Detail 23589810

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

14-42-4

Detail 23589816

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

23-03-4

Detail 23589819

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.

25-06-4

Detail 23589814

Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored food containers inverted. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23589817

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pasta boxes left open at dry storage. Operator covered pasta boxes. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 23589811

Basic - Walk-in cooler floor in disrepair with hole.

22-16-4

Detail 23589815

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

36-27-5

Detail 23589821

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind the cooking equipment soiled with grease.

36-10-4

Detail 23589818

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Soiled floor at back storage area.

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 23343175

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Time Extended

14-42-4

Detail 23343174

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Time Extended

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23333358

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over cooked mashed potatoes. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23333359

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Reach in cooler nearby kitchen entrance; 1 pound of raw ground beef (51F - Cold Holding); 1 pound of raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); 3 pounds of raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items placed in Reach in cooler 2 days before the inspection. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23333361

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Reach in cooler nearby kitchen entrance; raw ground beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items placed in Reach in cooler 2 days before the inspection. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23333356

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. Warning

14-42-4

Detail 23333357

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23333360

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Warning

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 22805823

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Smallest cutting board soiled with mold like substance. Operator voluntarily discarded cutting board. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22805825

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. Provided operator health reporting agreement. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22805819

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice at dry storage. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22805822

Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice bag stored on floor at dry storage. Operator removed rice bag to shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22805824

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

21-04-4

Detail 22805820

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at prep station. Operator removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 22805821

Basic - Scoop handle in contact with flour. Operator placed scoop at proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 17

14-31-5

Detail 22337142

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with tomatoes in walk in cooler.

11-26-1

Detail 22337145

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. Operator completed form before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22337130

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked soups, precooked meats,and noodles not date marked in walk in cooler.

41-17-4

Detail 22337146

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in employee restroom.

32-04-4

Detail 22337137

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom.

14-13-4

Detail 22337133

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed interior of microwave in beverage/wait station rusting.

14-69-4

Detail 22337135

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

21-04-4

Detail 22337143

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

31B-04-4

Detail 22337144

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at kitchen entrance.

23-03-4

Detail 22337132

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on shelving and on floor in back dry storage area near air handling unit.

29-08-4

Detail 22337134

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed women's main stall restroom toilet not flushing.

21-10-4

Detail 22337140

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

29-49-6

Detail 22337131

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

29-20-5

Detail 22337141

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in women's restroom.

36-30-4

Detail 22337139

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wooden particle board breaking apart behind three compartment sink.

21-12-4

Detail 22337136

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

02D-01-5

Detail 22337138

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar/salt bins.

May 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 21977547

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw fish stored on same pan as raw beef. Operator separated items. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21977546

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles not smooth, easily cleanable and non absorbent in food storage area. Repeat 12/14/2022 Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 21977545

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in food storage area. Repeat 12/14/2022 Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 21977548

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing/ disrepair outside walk-in refrigerator.

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-37-5

Detail 21780679

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In food storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: Ceiling tiles still not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 21780680

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: Tiles still missing in storage area Time Extended

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-02-6

Detail 21635888

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw hard shell eggs stored over sliced onions. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf . Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21635887

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Créme Brûlée made two days ago per operator, not date marked. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21635890

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

36-37-5

Detail 21635885

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In food storage area. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 21635883

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in storage area Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21635889

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole is wall behind dish machine/ triple sink. Operator has someone contracted to come fix it. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21635886

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves over prep refrigerator and microwave in waitstaff area have a build up of debris inside. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21635891

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet underneath sink in mens restroom soiled with buildup of debris. Repeat 8/30/2022. Repeat Violation Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21635884

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Disposable cups stored on floor in back storage area. Warning

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

32-04-4

Detail 21319359

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Time Extended

14-13-4

Detail 21319358

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed interior of microwave in side wait/beverage station rusting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21319361

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris inside cabinet underneath hand wash sink in men's restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Time Extended

29-20-5

Detail 21319360

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in women's handicapped restroom stall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21319362

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance. Dishwash area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Time Extended

Jun 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

27-19-4

Detail 21159261

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed low hot water pressure at hand wash sink in employee restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Time Extended

53A-07-6

Detail 21159255

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Observed Certified Manager Certification Hoang Le 9/3/2016 National Registry. The manager is re-taking Exam next week after the Holiday. Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 21159257

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Observed all Safe Staff Certificates expired. Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 21159256

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Time Extended

14-13-4

Detail 21159258

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed interior of microwave in side wait/beverage station rusting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Time Extended

21-04-4

Detail 21159254

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21159260

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris inside cabinet underneath hand wash sink in men's restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Time Extended

29-20-5

Detail 21159259

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in women's handicapped restroom stall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21159262

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance. Dishwash area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Time Extended

Apr 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 11

27-19-4

Detail 21045803

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed low hot water pressure at hand wash sink in employee restroom. Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 21045806

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21045801

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked foods in walk in cooler not date marked. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21045800

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

27-16-4

Detail 21045805

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature at hand wash sinks in men's restroom and hand wash sink in women's restroom handicapped stall reaching 80F (waited 3 minutes). Warning

32-04-4

Detail 21045804

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door. Warning

14-13-4

Detail 21045798

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed interior of microwave in side wait/beverage station rusting. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 21045799

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21045796

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris inside cabinet underneath hand wash sink in men's restroom. Warning

29-20-5

Detail 21045797

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in women's handicapped restroom stall. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21045802

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance. Dishwash area. Repeat Violation Warning

Sep 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

09-01-4

Detail 20530380

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee make ready to eat summer rolls with bare hands. Educated employee on proper procedure with bare hand contact to ready to eat food. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20530373

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whipping cream at 84°F at cook line and Noodles at 70°F. Operator stated it was out for 30 mins. Operator put whipping cream in reach in cooler . Discussed about time as a public health control. Corrective Action Taken

53A-03-7

Detail 20530372

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53B-05-5

Detail 20530375

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

36-32-5

Detail 20530378

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over food prep table next to reach in cooler Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20530377

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

36-73-4

Detail 20530376

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in storage room.

36-24-5

Detail 20530379

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair under hand wash sink across from three compartment sink.

36-27-5

Detail 20530374

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black debris on wall behind three containers sink.