LITTLE SAIGON CAFE

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area food slicer with dried food particles on blade. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized food slicer. 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. Observed 1 employee not signed off. Person in charge read and reviewed signed agreement. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over grill hood filters soiled with grease.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container with medicine stored next to food on shelf by reach in cooler. Owner moved container. 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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed I watch on food prep employee arm. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed cardboard boxes and trash on ground around trash can area.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen sausage out at room temperature. Product was still frozen. Owner put in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid in it. Owner labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container in rice container. Owner removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no backflow preventer at mop sink with hose connected.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 71F stored at room temperature. Manager stated the butter had been at room temperature for 2 hours. Manager placed the butter in the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager removed the utensils to be sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (121F - Hot Holding) at steam table in the kitchen. Operator voluntarily discarded.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed empty chlorine test kit. Operator stated they have another full test kit outside the restaurant.

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone above prep table in kitchen. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees without hair restraints.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in the reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipe under three compartment sink. Operator stated they have a service work order scheduled to fix the issue. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked chicken in the prep reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of slimy substance in the interior of the ice machine at the front counter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation