New Saigon
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
95
Score
New Saigon appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
“Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in East Boston average 91, so New Saigon is doing better than most peers. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Noted no ceiling above the food prep area on the cookline.Provide smooth and easily cleanable ceiling.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Dec 26, 2025
Routine
6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no santizer available to santize dishes/utensils after washing.Provide and retrain staff to wash-rinse-saitize
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: All standin refrigerators and freezers heavily soiled with blood stains and ice.Clean with frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove all the boxes from the hand washing sink in the kitchen to provide easy access to wash hands. Remove all scrubing pads from the hand washing sink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted no procedures and supplies for V&D events.Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge was not able to demonstrate how to wash dishes and retrain staff.Provide
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide testing strips for the sanitizer.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Noted no ceiling above the food prep area on the cookline.Provide smooth and easily cleanable ceiling.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Provide self closing door for the restroom.
590.006/6-202.14-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Noted cutting board on the cookline heavily scored.Resurface or Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all cardoboards from the shelf on the cookline and clean before storing single use take out containers.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Rinsing procedures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no rinsing of the washed dishes with soap.Retrain staff to rinse before sanitizing.
590.004/4-603.16-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Noted soiled linen on the counter.Discontinue and store in a sanitizer
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted under and around the equipment in the kitchen with heavy grease accumulation.Clean Noted light above the cookline with dripping grease.Clean Noted pipes on the ceiling with heavy grease.Clean
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters heavily soiled.Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.14-C
37
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove all the boxes from the hand washing sink in the kitchen to provide easy access to wash hands. Remove all scrubing pads from the hand washing sink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: All standin refrigerators and freezers heavily soiled with blood stains and ice.Clean with frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no santizer available to santize dishes/utensils after washing.Provide and retrain staff to wash-rinse-saitize
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide testing strips for the sanitizer.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted no procedures and supplies for V&D events.Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge was not able to demonstrate how to wash dishes and retrain staff.Provide
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters heavily soiled.Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted under and around the equipment in the kitchen with heavy grease accumulation.Clean Noted light above the cookline with dripping grease.Clean Noted pipes on the ceiling with heavy grease.Clean
590.006/6-501.12-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Provide self closing door for the restroom.
590.006/6-202.14-C
Rinsing procedures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no rinsing of the washed dishes with soap.Retrain staff to rinse before sanitizing.
590.004/4-603.16-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all cardoboards from the shelf on the cookline and clean before storing single use take out containers.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Noted cutting board on the cookline heavily scored.Resurface or Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Noted soiled linen on the counter.Discontinue and store in a sanitizer
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Aug 21, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Exterior of cooking line equipment and utility lines soiled. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe below three bay sink leaking water contained with metal container. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Aug 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Grilled chicken and stesk stored in ambient temperature since 1 hour ago (Per PIC) registering 95F. PIC placed them in refrigerating unit. Mantain at135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to food handling/storage handsink usage and proper hygenic practices. Monitor sanitary conditions of facility and equipment.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several prepared food products without date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometer on site. Provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Seneral knives stores soiled in a large box. Unclear how long. Slicer soiled with encrusted debris. ---Clean and sanitize all properly and at proper frequency.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area blocked with card board boxes on top. One discharge hose also on it coming from the ceilimg. Remove hose and plumb properly keep handsink accessible all the time foe handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around the cooking line very soiled. Floor at storage area very soiled. Clean all properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on the counters. Store properly insanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bags of carrots stored on the floor at prep area . Elevate properly. Raw meats in plastic bags stored above ready to eat food items inside refrigerating unit. Separate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cell phone stored on the top of the raw vegetables at prep are . Store separatley. Observed raw vegetables being cut on top of a flip top refrigerating unit. Use proper cleaned/sanitized cutting boards.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: One cutting board heavily scores at prep area. Resurface and clean properly or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Exterior of cooking line equipment and utility lines soiled. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe below three bay sink leaking water contained with metal container. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
33
Jan 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 2 live roaches noted coming out of the paper towel dispenser / Page extermination was last here in November 2024 noted heavy roach activity / Move to weekly exterminations and continue to treat for roaches. Ensure Page provides at least 1-2 exterminations before the re-inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 2 live roaches noted coming out of the paper towel dispenser / Page extermination was last here in November 2024 noted heavy roach activity / Move to weekly exterminations and continue to treat for roaches. Ensure Page provides at least 1-2 exterminations before the re-inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: The walls floors and equipment throughout the kitchen are heavily soiled / Establishment is in need of a deep clean. Provide
590.006/6-501.12-C
86
Dec 23, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)
Inspector notes: Meat slicer with visible dried food debris / Disassemble clean and sanitize
590.003/3-304.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Garlic in oil 65F out next to cookline. Beef in top reach in 55F / Garlic in oil mixture returned to refrigeration after being out for 1 hour lunch rush. Beef moved to low boy to cool down after being prepped just before. Proivde 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 2 live roaches noted coming out of the paper towel dispenser / Page extermination was last here in November 2024 noted heavy roach activity / Move to weekly exterminations and continue to treat for roaches. Ensure Page provides at least 1-2 exterminations before the re-inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in November 2024 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP. Exterior of hood covers and all around the hood are heavily greased
590.006/6-201.17-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: brooms and mops stored on floor / Elevate at least 6" off of floor
590.006/6-501.113-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: The walls floors and equipment throughout the kitchen are heavily soiled / Establishment is in need of a deep clean. Provide
590.006/6-501.12-C
58
Feb 22, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Slicer with encrusted food debris. Clean and sanitize properly and with proper frequency.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Exterior of several bulk food units soiled. Exterior of cooking line equipment and utility lines with grease build up.--- Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent with grease build up. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at prep area heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sponges at warewashing area. Discontinue use.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Raw Eggs placed on shelves above ready to eat food inside the refrigerating unit. Separate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping clothes stored soiled on counters. Clean properly all wiping cloths and store in sanitizer solutions.
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rice dispenser stored in stagnant water at ambient temperature. Store properly on a clean/sanitized surface.
590.003/3-304.12-C
61
Dec 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Garlic in oil mixture 65F Beef in top reach in 49F Shrimp 50F / Garlic in oil mixture was returned to refrigeration after being out for prep. Food in the top reach in was moved to the low boy to cool down / Discussed keeping the lid down on the top reach in when not busy to help hold temperature as it is at the cookline / Provide 41F or below at all times.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink blocked by dolly and boxes / Move and ensure hand sink remains free and clear at all times.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored in between equipment / Remove and properly store as described below
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of onions stored on floor / Elevate at least 6"
590.003/3-305.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of hood vents and pipes with visible grease / Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.17-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of stand up reach ins with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Brooms and mops stored on floor / Elevate a least 6"
590.006/6-501.113-C
61
Aug 4, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Beef 55F Chicken 50F / In top reach in unit / Owner states items were prepped and put out an hour ago / Moved to bottom reach in to cool back down / Discussed keeping top lid down when not busy and prepped food should be cooled before going in top reach in / Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Beef 55F Chicken 50F / In top reach in unit / Owner states items were prepped and put out an hour ago / Moved to bottom reach in to cool back down / Discussed keeping top lid down when not busy and prepped food should be cooled before going in top reach in / Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Meat slicer with dried food debris stuck on / disassemble clean and sanitize
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Meat slicer with dried food debris stuck on / disassemble clean and sanitize
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink is blocked by equipment with items in the basin as well / Remove items and equipment and ensure hand sink remains free and clear at all times
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink is blocked by equipment with items in the basin as well / Remove items and equipment and ensure hand sink remains free and clear at all times
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired December 2022 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP / Hood visibly greased Provide a deep cleaning to all floors in kitchen and back area
590.006/6-201.17-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored in between equipment / Discontinue and properly store as discussed. Rice scoops in stagnant water / Discontinue and keep clean and dry
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths out on counter and cutting boards / Keep in sanitizer solution when not in use
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Equipment on cookline with visible grease and soil build up / Clean thoroughly to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored in between equipment / Discontinue and properly store as discussed. Rice scoops in stagnant water / Discontinue and keep clean and dry
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths out on counter and cutting boards / Keep in sanitizer solution when not in use
590.003/3-304.14-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired December 2022 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP / Hood visibly greased Provide a deep cleaning to all floors in kitchen and back area
590.006/6-201.17-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Equipment on cookline with visible grease and soil build up / Clean thoroughly to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
33
Sep 22, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Food handlers unable to wash hands due to blocked hand sink / Ensure proper hand washing at all times.
590.002/2-301.12-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Mung bean sprouts 75F Garlic in oil mixture 60F both sitting out at room temperature for 1 hour / Food returned to refrigeration to cool back down / Provide 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler assembling garnishes for a noodle dish with bare hands / Discontinue bare hand contact with RTE foods
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink blocked by boxes and dolly / Remove and ensure the hand sink remains free and clear at all times.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of stand up reach in freezer and refrigeration units with visible soils and food debris / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cardboard from counter
590.006/6-101.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in August 2022 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP. Exterior of hood vents with visible grease build up / clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Walls and floors with visible soils / Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knife stored in between equipment / Discontine and store as described below.
590.003/3-304.12-C
47
Apr 27, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean condition-hands and arms (p)
Inspector notes: Food handlers are unable to wash hands because the hand sink is completely blocked and inaccessible.
590.002/2-301.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Bean sprouts 56F Garlic in oil 62F / Items left out for an hour for the lunch rush move back to refrigeration to cool down / Provide 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink is inaccessible and is completely blocked by boxes / Move boxes and keep hand sink free and clear at all times.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Equipment on cookline with visible soils / Clean to remove Microwave exterior with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent covers with visible grease build up / Clean to remove and maintain exterior cleanliness in between hood cleanings
590.006/6-201.17-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Saigon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Saigon on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Saigon?
Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at New Saigon.
How does New Saigon compare to other restaurants in East Boston?
New Saigon most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the East Boston average of 91.
Has New Saigon's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at New Saigon have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New Saigon means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is New Saigon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Saigon is inspected around four times per year on average.
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