Saigon Seafood Restaurant
Latest: PASS
June 13, 2025
Address
270 ADAMS ST
Dorchester, MA 02122
Inspection History
54 inspections
27 failures
License
License #171135
Last inspected: June 13, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
June 13, 2025
at 6:21 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils in stagnant water / Discontinue and store clean and dry | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked chicke...
FAIL
May 27, 2025
at 1:27 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils in stagnant water / Discontinue and store clean and dry | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked chicke...
PASS
January 17, 2025
at 3:59 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths left out on cutting boards / Discontinue and store in sanitizer solution when not in use | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Buck...
FAIL
January 2, 2025
at 4:05 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths left out on cutting boards / Discontinue and store in sanitizer solution when not in use | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Buck...
PASS
August 19, 2024
at 4:04 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths out on counters / Store in sanitizer solution when not in use | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood vent covers above grill are missing / Replace | ...
FAIL
July 30, 2024
at 6:09 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths out on counters / Store in sanitizer solution when not in use | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood vent covers above grill are missing / Replace | ...
PASS
March 29, 2024
at 4:17 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Bowls used as scoops in the bulk food bins / Discontinue and provide proper handled scoops. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths out on cutting board...
FAIL
March 21, 2024
at 4:10 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Bowls used as scoops in the bulk food bins / Discontinue and provide proper handled scoops. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths out on cutting board...
PASS
December 27, 2023
at 7:31 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in the basement back storage room near the restrooms. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-insection date.
FAIL
December 13, 2023
at 4:39 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Large box of raw eggs observed being stored directly above ready to eat produce. Discontinue and store properly to ensure no cross contamination nfrom ra...
FAIL
December 4, 2023
at 5:07 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Large box of raw eggs observed being stored directly above ready to eat produce. Discontinue and store properly to ensure no cross contamination nfrom ra...
PASS
September 22, 2023
at 6:33 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Containers of raw meats observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler/frezzers. Disconitnue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. | 590.004/4-202.11-...
FAIL
September 12, 2023
at 6:13 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Containers of raw meats observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler/freezers. Disconitnue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. | 590.004/4-202.11-...
FAIL
September 5, 2023
at 3:55 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Containers of raw meats observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler/frezzers. Disconitnue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. | 590.004/4-202.11-...
PASS
August 16, 2023
at 6:21 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Management not properly overseeing staff/establishment in overall pest management. Address and ensure Pest control is on site more frequently addressing the current issues. | 590.003/3...
FAIL
August 2, 2023
at 3:10 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Management not properly overseeing staff/establishment in overall pest management. Address and ensure Pest control is on site more frequently addressing the current issues. | 590.003/3...
PASS
February 17, 2023
at 7:32 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Portion of flooring located near the basement 3 bay sink damaged and with missing tiles. Replace. | 590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): Evidence of what appears to be roden...
FAIL
February 9, 2023
at 4:20 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Shelves in the basement side storage room visibly soiled and with debris. Clean to remove all. Floors in the basement storage area visibly soiled and with food debris and spills. Clean to remove a...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 3, 2023
at 7:01 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Management not properly overseeing in the continued pest management. Address and ensure not only that pest inspections are being conducted more frequently but that their is follow up f...
FAIL
January 27, 2023
at 7:08 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Management not properly overseeing in the continued pest management. Address and ensure not only that pest inspections are being conducted more frequently but that their is follow up f...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 4, 2022
at 3:57 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Evidence fruit fly activity noted in the basement storage/preparation area. Address. Pest control reports were up to date at the time of the inspection. What appears to be rodent droppings in the back...
FAIL
July 28, 2022
at 2:55 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Evidence fruit fly activity noted in teh basement storage/preparation area. Address. Pest control reports were up to date at the time of the inspection. What appears to be rodent droppings in the back...
PASS
March 11, 2022
at 7:24 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): At the time of the inspection there was no one on site with a current Food Allergen certification. Provide. | 590.003/3-202.18-PF - Shell stock Identification (Pf): At the time of ...
FAIL
February 23, 2022
at 6:52 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): At the tim of the inspection there was no one on site with a current Food Allergen certification. Provide. | 590.003/3-202.18-PF - Shell stock Identification (Pf): At the time of t...
PASS
November 10, 2021
at 5:41 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handles. Must be store on a smooth cleanable surface or in the food. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): PIC will need to ...
FAIL
November 3, 2021
at 3:49 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handles. Must be store on a smooth cleanable surface or in the food. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): PIC will need to ...
PASS
July 23, 2021
at 4:26 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Shrimp in reach in 54F and floured shrimp on cooking line at 60F. Cold holding is 41F. Review with cooking staff to keep food at or below 41F b...
FAIL
July 14, 2021
at 4:37 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Shrimp in reach in 54F and floured shrimp on cooking line at 60F. Cold holding is 41F. Review with cooking staff to keep food at or below 41F b...
PASS
June 22, 2021
at 5:13 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Small and large bulk food containers need to be labeled. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Multiple tongs stored on the oven door ...
FAIL
June 15, 2021
at 4:32 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Small and large bulk food containers need to be labeled. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Multiple tongs stored on the oven door ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 22, 2021
at 6:19 PM
14 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw lobster in a bag store on top on cooked chicken. Discontinue. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C):...
FAIL
February 16, 2021
at 5:46 PM
14 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw lobster in a bag store on top on cooked chicken. Discontinue. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C):...
PASS
November 9, 2020
at 6:02 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Small and large bulk food containers must have labels on them. Provide. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): PIC will need to provi...
FAIL
November 2, 2020
at 5:39 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Small and large bulk food containers must have labels on them. Provide. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): PIC will need to provi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 17, 2020
at 4:52 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Witnessed staff member come out of the walk in and start to wash hand in prep sink with food in it. Review with staff to wash hands in hand sink only. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Du...
FAIL
August 5, 2020
at 3:46 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Witnessed staff member come out of the walk in and start to wash hand in prep sink with food in it. Review with staff to wash hands in hand sink only. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Du...
PASS
February 28, 2020
at 6:19 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Bag of raw meats observed being stored in small green bucket labeled use for detergents. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected area. | 590.003/3-305.14-C - Food Preparatio...
FAIL
February 21, 2020
at 6:34 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Bag of raw meats observed being stored in small green bucket labeled use for detergents. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected area. | 590.003/3-305.14-C - Food Preparatio...
PASS
June 20, 2019
at 6:44 PM
3 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: High temperature dish machine was not operating properly in terms of the final rinse temperature. Address and make any necessary repairs. Electrician was on site during the inspection in order to make an as...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 12, 2019
at 4:31 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Cooked chicken inside of the walk-in cooler at 56F. PIC stated that the chicken had been cooked from the previous night and cooler in the walk-in refrigerator. PIC voluntarily discarded the cooked chicken with the elevated t...
FAIL
June 4, 2019
at 3:43 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Cooked chicken inside of the walk-in cooler at 56F. PIC stated that the chicken had been cooked from the previous night and cooler in the walk-in refrigerator. PIC voluntarily discarded the cooked chicken with the elevated t...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 7, 2019
at 6:25 PM
10 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Frozen cat fish observed being defrosted at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Bags of squid...
FAIL
April 29, 2019
at 5:30 PM
10 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Frozen cat fish observed being defrosted at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Bags of squid...
PASS
December 28, 2018
at 4:13 PM
12 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Shellstock tags are not being maintained and kept on site for a minimum of 90 days. Discontinue and esnure all tags are being kept on site for a minimum of 90days per code. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Contai...
FAIL
December 19, 2018
at 4:06 PM
12 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Shellstock tags are not being maintained and kept on site for a minimum of 90 days. Discontinue and esnure all tags are being kept on site for a minimum of 90days per code. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Contai...
PASS
June 27, 2018
at 6:27 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: At the time of the re-inspection the floor drain near the 3 bay sink does not appear to be draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. All other floor drains were working properly. |...
FAIL
June 15, 2018
at 4:05 PM
14 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic and oile mixture observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and store...
FAIL
June 6, 2018
at 3:33 PM
13 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic and oile mixture observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and store...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 18, 2018
at 3:47 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic and oil mixture observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and esnure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. Garlic and oil mixture was removed at the time of the insp...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 10, 2018
at 6:28 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic and oil mixture observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and esnure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. Garlic and oil mixture was removed at the time of the insp...