SAIGON BISTRO RESTAURANT

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Brown paper towels covering cut onions inside a container in the walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in standing water at 73F. The water was discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 large stockpots with broth on the floor near the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the ice machine with lime scale build up.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2025

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite 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. Containers of soup inside the side by side reach in freezer next to the ice machine.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice, stock pots of broth in the dry storage area next to the walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in water at 78F.on the prep table next to the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Water was discarded. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand was sink in the dishwasher area was used to rinse a cup and a container. I had the employee to wash, rinse and sanitized the equipment. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior blue lining soiled with a black build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons near the drink bar area. The items was inverted to present the handle first. The utensils was washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind the ice machine is soiled with a heavy build up of dust. Ceiling near the walk in cooler.

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Brown paper towel lining a container of basil.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink on the front counter. Soap was replac3d. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer fan. Next to the ice machine

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. Emailed a copy to the operator. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sinks used as a dump sink. Informed the operator the hand washing sinks are to be used for hand washing only. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plastic drink cups on the floor bubba tea station

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. Emailed handout to manager

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. Health policy missing manager signature

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout by three compartment sink

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line tofu (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (61F - Cold holding);. Manager added items to tphc and time marked Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In boba station

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Under three compartment sink

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop