Saigon Seafood Restaurant
FAILThursday, February 9, 2023 at 4:20 PM
Violations Cited
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 all.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-205.15-C
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Drainage pipes under the dish machine are leaking. Address and make nay necessary repairs. Several pipes under the 3 bay sink located in the basement preparation/storage area are leaking and with duck tape. Address and make any necessary permanent repairs.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
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.
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean
590.006/6-501.111-C
Controlling Pests (C)
Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in the basement storage/loading ramp. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report. Pest management is to be on sight more frequently to address the current issues. Management is to provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection. Pest control has been contacted and scheduled to be on site this afternoon 2/9/2023.
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.