Saigon Hut
Latest: PASS
August 22, 2025
Address
305 MERIDIAN ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
28 inspections
13 failures
License
License #148355
Last inspected: August 22, 2025
Inspection History (28 most recent)
PASS
August 22, 2025
at 6:13 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No CFPM Certificate and no allergen awarness certificate (only food handler ). Provide. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Sev...
FAIL
August 14, 2025
at 4:23 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No CFPM Certificate and no allergen awarness certificate (only food handler ). Provide. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Sev...
PASS
September 17, 2024
at 6:24 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly insanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Bulk foods stored in containers ...
FAIL
September 10, 2024
at 3:54 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly insanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Bulk foods stored in containers ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 10, 2023
at 4:40 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Rice scoop stored in stagnant water - remove and keep clean and dry Grill utensils in stagnant water of 93F / Discussed keeping the container on the grill to maintain 135F or greater ...
PASS
January 20, 2023
at 6:34 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood vent filters with visible grease build up / Clean to remove | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Equipment on cook line with visible soils / clean to remove. | 590.0...
FAIL
January 11, 2023
at 5:29 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood vent filters with visible grease build up / Clean to remove | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Equipment on cook line with visible soils / clean to remove. | 590.0...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 19, 2022
at 6:31 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.12-C - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C): Walls in kitchen with visible soils / Clean to remove Floors in back storage room with debris and other soils especially behind deep freezer / Clean to remove
PASS
April 15, 2022
at 4:57 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.11-P - Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P): Frying oil black in color with food debris and smoking / Discard dirty oil clean fryer and add new oil. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C):...
FAIL
March 31, 2022
at 4:03 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.11-P - Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P): Frying oil black in color with food debris and smoking / Discard dirty oil clean fryer and add new oil. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C):...
PASS
May 7, 2021
at 4:48 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Interior and gasket of glass door refrigerating unit at prep a...
FAIL
April 30, 2021
at 5:04 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Interior and gasket of glass door refrigerating unit at prep a...
PASS
November 5, 2020
at 8:09 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Observed employees washing hands at three bay sink. Discontinue use handsink only. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing cold ho...
FAIL
October 29, 2020
at 6:28 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Observed employees washing hands at three bay sink. Discontinue use handsink only. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing cold ho...
PASS
February 10, 2020
at 6:25 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Employees are not able to wash hands because the hand sink is blocked / Ensure employees are able to wash hands at all times | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provi...
FAIL
January 21, 2020
at 6:43 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Employees are not able to wash hands because the hand sink is blocked / Ensure employees are able to wash hands at all times | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provi...
PASS
June 14, 2019
at 1:07 PM
5 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Frozen shrimp frozen beef thawing at room temperature in hand sink basin / Discontinue and properly thaw PHFs as discussed. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Employees unable to was...
FAIL
June 4, 2019
at 5:31 PM
5 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Frozen shrimp frozen beef thawing at room temperature in hand sink basin / Discontinue and properly thaw PHFs as discussed. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Employees unable to was...
PASS
December 7, 2018
at 5:45 PM
1 violation
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floors in back storage room are in disrepair / Provide floors to be smooth non-porous durable and easily cleanable.
FAIL
November 29, 2018
at 4:55 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sprouts 68F Raw shell eggs 70F / Sitting out next to cookline. Owner states that containers are left out for the lunch rush for about an hour / Items were returned to refrigeration. Provide proper cold holding tem...
FAIL
November 20, 2018
at 6:22 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sprouts 68F Raw shell eggs 70F / Sitting out next to cookline. Owner states that containers are left out for the lunch rush for about an hour / Items were returned to refrigeration. Provide proper cold holding tem...
PASS
February 9, 2018
at 6:20 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked shrimp 48F Bean sprouts 50F / Shrimp kept in plastic container inside the stainless steel container discussed keeping shrimp directly in the stainless steel to better keep cold / Sprouts were out being prepp...
FAIL
January 18, 2018
at 4:51 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked shrimp 48F Bean sprouts 50F / Shrimp kept in plastic container inside the stainless steel container discussed keeping shrimp directly in the stainless steel to better keep cold / Sprouts were out being prepp...
PASS
May 17, 2017
at 3:35 PM
12 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knifes stored between equipments or between wall and equipment. Store properly on a clean and sanitized surface. Provide a storing box or a magnetic strip for proper storage. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surface...
FAIL
May 10, 2017
at 3:32 PM
12 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knifes stored between equipments or between wall and equipment. Store properly on a clean and sanitized surface. Provide a storing box or a magnetic strip for proper storage. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surface...
PASS
February 4, 2016
at 7:04 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers missing labels. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food products stored on the floor inside the dry storage area. Elevate 6 inches or above. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Ute...
FAIL
January 28, 2016
at 7:41 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers missing labels. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food products stored on the floor inside the dry storage area. Elevate 6 inches or above. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Ute...
PASS
November 5, 2015
at 1:46 PM
0 violations