Saigon Seafood Restaurant
FAILTuesday, September 12, 2023 at 6:13 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Stainless steel pan being used to dispense out of bulk food containers. Discontinue and provide a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings/fruit fly activity observed in the main kitchen area/basement area's. Address and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection. Pest control report has been attached to the initial complaint. Pest control is to address ceiling tiles in the basement preparation area for possible rodent issues.
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.
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.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
At the time of the re-inspection the walk-in refrigeration unit was not operating. Technician was on site to make all necessary repairs. Unit had been emptied prior to the re-inspection beig conducted and not to be used until unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
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.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
What appears to be rodent droppings observed in several ceiling tiles located in the basement preparation area. Address and clean to remove.
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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Hood and Ventialation tags with a past expiration date from August 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Floor throughout the basement storage/preparation area's visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove all.
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
590.006/6-501.112-C
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Sticky fly paper observed hanging in the basement preparation area. Discontinue us eduring operational hours.
Why This Matters
DISEASE VECTORS: Flies carry 100+ pathogens, land on feces then food. Transfer 2 million bacteria per landing. Roaches spread 33 bacteria types, 6 parasitic worms. One roach can contaminate entire kitchen overnight. Major asthma trigger.
Code Requirements
Eliminate immediately: Kill visible pests, Find and eliminate breeding sites, Fix all screens/seal openings, Remove standing water, Clean drains weekly, Professional treatment if over 5 insects seen, Install fly lights/traps.
590.006/6-501.16-C
Drying Mops (C)
Mop observed being left on the ground in the basement strorage/preparation area. Discontinue and provide proper air drying of the wet/soiled mop to help minimize any fruit fly activity.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.