Saigon Chicken House
Latest: PASS
November 13, 2025
Address
223 ADAMS ST
Dorchester, MA 02122
Inspection History
47 inspections
22 failures
License
License #356390
Last inspected: November 13, 2025
Inspection History (47 most recent)
PASS
November 13, 2025
at 8:00 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Bucket of beef stored on floor inside walk in cooler elevate 6 to 8" | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfa...
FAIL
November 6, 2025
at 8:02 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Bucket of beef stored on floor inside walk in cooler elevate 6 to 8" | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfa...
PASS
August 13, 2025
at 6:40 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-202.13-P - Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P): Needs finalized permit for air gap repair at the prep sink. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): provide additional pest control report.
FAIL
July 29, 2025
at 7:21 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): No covers on some foods provide. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): organize coffin freeze...
FAIL
July 21, 2025
at 5:13 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): No covers on some foods provide. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): organize coffin freeze...
PASS
April 7, 2025
at 4:17 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Observed staff preparing food with out a hair restraint provide. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Rice noodles at roo...
FAIL
March 31, 2025
at 7:03 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Observed staff preparing food with out a hair restraint provide. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Rice noodles at roo...
PASS
December 20, 2024
at 7:32 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-101.11-P - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P): Paint worn on freezer repair. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Replace heavily scoreded cutting boards. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good R...
FAIL
December 13, 2024
at 7:54 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-101.11-P - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P): Paint worn on freezer repair. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Replace heavily scoreded cutting boards. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good R...
PASS
August 21, 2024
at 3:15 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Post all required permits at a visible area to the public. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on squeeze bottle condiment...
FAIL
August 14, 2024
at 5:39 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Post all required permits at a visible area to the public. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on squeeze bottle condiment...
PASS
May 23, 2024
at 6:35 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): At the time of the re-inspeciton up to date pest cotrol report was provided. Pest managemnt noted in the inspection that there was heavy consumption noted in the bait boxes. Management is to provide an ...
FAIL
May 8, 2024
at 5:45 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knife observed being stored in between wall and kinfe holder. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)...
FAIL
April 29, 2024
at 6:24 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knife observed being stored in between wall and kinfe holder. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)...
PASS
November 9, 2023
at 6:31 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handle. Also in a plastic tub that is visibly soiled. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Discon...
FAIL
October 30, 2023
at 6:00 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handle. Also in a plastic tub that is visibly soiled. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Discon...
PASS
June 22, 2023
at 3:17 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): PIC will need to be sure all containers have labels in bulk food containers in refrigeration (front counter area and kitchen) and sause bottles in kitchen | 590....
FAIL
June 15, 2023
at 3:24 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): PIC will need to be sure all containers have labels in bulk food containers in refrigeration (front counter area and kitchen) and sause bottles in kitchen | 590....
PASS
January 17, 2023
at 5:57 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): PIC will need to label bulk food containers in kitchen and prep area. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Provide a sanitizer bucket for th...
FAIL
January 10, 2023
at 3:23 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): PIC will need to label bulk food containers in kitchen and prep area. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Provide a sanitizer bucket for th...
PASS
September 27, 2022
at 4:42 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Label bulk food containers in kitchen area. Small and large. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Frozen food (squid) thawing at room temperature. Discontinue and...
FAIL
September 7, 2022
at 3:42 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Label bulk food containers in kitchen area. Small and large. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Frozen food (squid) thawing at room temperature. Discontinue and...
PASS
May 6, 2022
at 2:57 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw whole eggs stored above foods and mixed in the same containers in reach in refrigeration unit on cooking line. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Co...
FAIL
April 29, 2022
at 3:07 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw whole eggs stored above foods and mixed in the same containers in reach in refrigeration unit on cooking line. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Co...
PASS
January 14, 2022
at 4:45 PM
12 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): At all times someoe will need to be in charge. Owner was not in at this time but did come in shortly after I started my inspection. PIC will need to be able to answers questions and kn...
FAIL
January 7, 2022
at 4:30 PM
12 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): At all times someoe will need to be in charge. Owner was not in at this time but did come in shortly after I started my inspection. PIC will need to be able to answers questions and kn...
PASS
November 2, 2021
at 2:31 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): I observed staff washing gloves and not hands also pouring soiled water from a pot inside handsink. - Train staff to wash hands properly then change gloves after a different task. Corrected onsite | 590.00...
FAIL
October 26, 2021
at 2:40 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): I observed staff washing gloves and not hands also pouring soiled water from a pot inside handsink. - Train staff to wash hands properly then change gloves after a different task. Corrected onsite | 590.00...
PASS
August 31, 2021
at 3:46 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils in the kitchen stored in stagnant water- Discontinue | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Products in left...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 24, 2021
at 3:00 PM
17 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): At the time of the inspection employees in lower level preparing foods. No paper towels available at the sink the establishment is using as a handsink | 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (...
FAIL
August 20, 2021
at 4:38 PM
18 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): At the time of the inspection employees in lower level preparing foods. No paper towels available at the sink the establishment is using as a handsink | 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (...
PASS
June 22, 2021
at 6:34 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Ice machine stored in basement clean to remove soils and prevent contamination of Ice. | 590.004/4-602.11-C - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C): Stove on co...
FAIL
June 11, 2021
at 4:44 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Ice machine stored in basement clean to remove soils and prevent contamination of Ice. | 590.004/4-602.11-C - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C): Stove on co...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 8, 2021
at 3:14 PM
33 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): During the inspection there was no handwashing observed by any employees- Reviewed at this time | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): At the time of the inspection the C...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 24, 2021
at 4:24 PM
33 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): During the inspection there was no handwashing observed by any employees- Reviewed at this time | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): At the time of the inspection the C...
PASS
October 30, 2020
at 6:16 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not ensuring proper pest control ensure | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw eggs and chicken sitting over ready to ...
FAIL
October 23, 2020
at 2:33 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not ensuring proper pest control ensure | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw eggs and chicken sitting over ready to ...
PASS
December 31, 2019
at 4:25 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean sides backsplash and inbetween cooking equipment to remove grease soil. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleana...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 24, 2019
at 4:13 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths worn and stringy replace. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): No date marking on food products stored for more tha...
FAIL
December 18, 2019
at 7:34 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths worn and stringy replace. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): No date marking on food products stored for more tha...
PASS
March 28, 2019
at 3:44 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Repair dishmachine thermometer not operating. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all cooking equipment wok range sides and inbetween equipment to remove visible soil. clean exterio...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 21, 2019
at 1:02 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Repair dishmachine thermometer not operating. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all cooking equipment wok range sides and inbetween equipment to remove visible soil. clean exterio...
FAIL
March 13, 2019
at 4:24 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Repair dishmachine thermometer not operating. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all cooking equipment wok range sides and inbetween equipment to remove visible soil. clean exterio...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 19, 2018
at 5:19 PM
9 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw eggs stored over produce separate and provide proper storage. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove milk crates as shelving and provide commercial grade shelving...
FAIL
June 6, 2018
at 6:46 PM
9 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw eggs stored over produce separate and provide proper storage. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove milk crates as shelving and provide commercial grade shelving...
PASS
March 5, 2018
at 5:45 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Paint worn at basement floor area repair. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Paint bare walls at basement area. Paint worn stairs.
FAIL
February 23, 2018
at 7:15 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Paint worn at basement area repair. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Paint bare walls at basement area. Paint worn stairs.