Saigon City, 4301 N Sr 7, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SAIGON CITY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4301 N Sr 7, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
License #: 1617562
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on slicer.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Next to storage shelf.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 80° f.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice and salt container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken, beef at three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above prep table.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins and six bottles of prescription drugs on shelf above prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lighter fluid, bar and chain lubricant, Bengay, stored on shelf above prep table.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in freezers and coolers.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
10/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Throughout. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Soups in reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle and a cloth bag in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 79° f
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Uncovered ice stored in front service area exposed to splash.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Container of seaweed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Brown and blue colored substance.
5/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Sugar.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Found in reach in cooler
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Beef
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Meatball and sausage in reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauce in reach in cooler.
12/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) in disrepair in kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
7/19/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) in disrepair in kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
5/13/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. To make spring rolls. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) in disrepair in kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed lotion, cigarettes, and cell phone at service station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook and dishwasher. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. Fryer by stove and three compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In men's restroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Stored under liquid dripping in reach on cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In storage area by the reach in freezers. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use gloves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Coconut milk. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Storage bins containing food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Open can of tomato sauce over 24 hours by storage shelf. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw meat over ice cream in reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One roach in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in coolers. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
3/11/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink blocked by cleaning supplies in kitchen
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 12/22/12.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. 2nd restroom by exit
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employee slicing vegetables Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves throughout kitchen
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. several under equipment Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. frozen meat
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board deeply stained
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall. by reach in cooler
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. White reach in freezer in back
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. thank you bags
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. keys stored of shelf with food on top of plates
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. beef
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over vegetables Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of food storage containers
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. clesr liquid and blue liquid
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. bean sprouts Corrected On Site.
10/23/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 41A-02-1 Observed toxic item stored by food.---medications, cleaning chemicals by rice, dry goods. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise.---purses, containers, medication.
4/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.---surfaces throughout.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises.---several behind freezer, reach in cooler, under equipment.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.---cook. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.---1 live adult on side of rice bin, 1 live adult under reach in cooler, 1 live adult on hallway wall. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 04/26/2012.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.---medications, cleaning chemicals by rice, dry goods. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.---purses, containers, medication.
4/25/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.---ground beef at room temp. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.---bottles and canisters in front of. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.---scoops in sugar.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.---cook touching crab.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.---owner/cook. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.---sugar
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.---stiring spoons, rice scoops. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.---back by ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.---garlic in oil made on site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.---fish
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.---exterior of RIC.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.---spoons for coffee. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.---throughout.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.---hanging over woks.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
12/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in kitchen.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease, hood filters.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, reachin cooler.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, rear door.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, cooked meats.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/2/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area,customers' accessible hallway, storage area infront of men's restroom, door in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food, raw beef over cooked beef in true reachin cooler.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment, ice scoop on top of soiled icemachine.
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray, east side. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, on top of icemachine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, rear door.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under dishwashing machine abd hot water heater.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris in kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers over three compartments sink.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment, household raid.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
10/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices, plates.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner, plate in rice bin.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, reachin freezer.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, rear door.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment, household raid on shelf in prep area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
4/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, cooked meats in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, salt.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, salt.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect, cook.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner, interior of Arctic Air reachin cooler rusted.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, in dry storage area with reachin freezers.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, GE reachin freezer door.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength-0ppm when tested.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors, rear door.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor, in corners.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area, by three compartments sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, in kitchen area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, in dry storage room with reachin freezers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
11/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair,GE reachin freezer door.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits, cutting boards.
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb, by mop sink.
7/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/18/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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