Saigon Chicken House
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
58
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Saigon Chicken House stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
By comparison, the average Dorchester facility scores 86, putting Saigon Chicken House on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff general cleaning proper storage of food where to do prep and not to do prep. Also at all time someone need to be incharge of the location.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Dishwasher rinsed at 75ppm but PIC had to hold the button to get dishwasher to work. Please have repaired.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards hanging on wall with deep dark stains and scores will need to be replaced.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean... Exterior of bulk food contaoiners. Wire sheves in kitchen and warewashing. Interior and exterior of refrigeration.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide labels on all small and large bulk food containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store tongs in use on oven door handles. and pipes.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket in kitchen. Wiping cloths all over kitchen
590.003/3-304.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to use a large cutting board on top of a trash can as a prep table. Container of raw pork on drain board of dishwasher. Discontinue. Basement is not set up to do pre of any kind. No hand sinks or prep sinks. All prep in basement will need to stop until ok is give from Health Division and equipment installed.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean walls and ceiling in kitchen and warewashing.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticekr good until end of March 2026 please provide date when hood will be cleaned if not done before re-inspection date.
590.004/4-202.18-C
58
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bucket of beef stored on floor inside walk in cooler elevate 6 to 8"
590.003/3-305.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment to remove visible soil. Replace cracked tiles near prep salad unit.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean cooking equipment sides and inbetween equipment and attached pipes to remove visible soil. Clean storage shelving to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
Aug 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Needs finalized permit for air gap repair at the prep sink.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: provide additional pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
78
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap at the prep sink provide.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: organize coffin freezers to separate raw from ready to foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings on dry storage shelving provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below food storage shelving inside the walk in cooler and cooking equipment.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: No covers on some foods provide.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed opening below front entrance door repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Remove empty boxes from paper product storage area.
590.005/5-501.110-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides and inbetween to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
52
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Pipe attached to ice unit leaking water repair.
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Rice noodles at room temp stored inside container temperature at 64F shall be 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings below meat slicer table clean sanitize and provide a current detailed pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean cooking line equipment wok range and large range to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: observed visible opening below front entrance door repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment and basement area to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer inside salad unit provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff preparing food with out a hair restraint provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
52
Dec 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (p)
Inspector notes: Paint worn on freezer repair.
590.004/4-101.11-P
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leaky pipe below hand wash sink repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Replace heavily scoreded cutting boards.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment and prep areas.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Replace cracked floor tiles.
590.006/6-201.11-C
70
Aug 14, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of live roach at basement area provide a current intergrated pest management control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Post all required permits at a visible area to the public.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment and prep areas to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No trained staff with an anti choking certification provide.
590.009(E)
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair opening on stairs and wall loose baseboard. No cover for gutter area at basement area provide.
590.006/6-501.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides inbetween and cooking range to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Lid for freezer chest rusty repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on squeeze bottle condiments provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
61
May 23, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspeciton up to date pest cotrol report was provided. Pest managemnt noted in the inspection that there was heavy consumption noted in the bait boxes. Management is to provide an additional pest control report for the return visit.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
May 8, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspeciton up to date pest cotrol report was provided. Pest managemnt noted in the inspection that there was heavy consumption noted in the bait boxes. Management is to provide an additional pest control report for the return visit.
590.006/6-501.111-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Drainage pipe under the hand sink in the front service area is leaking. Address and mak eany necesssary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Back basement storage room with excess containers and debris. Address and remove all unecessary items from the basement.
590.006/6-501.114-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knife observed being stored in between wall and kinfe holder. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower shlef of the flip top cooler in the main kitchen area with excess moisture. Address make any necessary repairs nad clean to remove. Unit was functioning proeprly at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around the cooking line with food debris and grease build-up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed in the basement storaeg area. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knife observed being stored in between wall and kinfe holder. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Back basement storage room with excess containers and debris. Address and remove all unecessary items from the basement.
590.006/6-501.114-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Drainage pipe under the hand sink in the front service area is leaking. Address and mak eany necesssary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around the cooking line with food debris and grease build-up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower shlef of the flip top cooler in the main kitchen area with excess moisture. Address make any necessary repairs nad clean to remove. Unit was functioning proeprly at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
67
Oct 30, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior of refrigeration and freezes. Clean all inplace cooking equipment of dry food and carbon build up. Clean off the top of the dishwasher and do not store anything on top of it going forward. Clean shelves in walk in. Dry food.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until Dec 2023
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair the floor tile in the ware washing area.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store product on the floor in the walk in.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair drain pipe for the ice machine. Draining onto floor.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to discontinue to store raw meats on top of each other. Store properly with covers. I found beef stored on top of a empty container and also on top of othr undcovers raw beef. Middle container was cracked.
590.003/3-307.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handle. Also in a plastic tub that is visibly soiled.
590.003/3-304.12-C
70
Jun 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dishwasher in kitchen not showing sanitizer on test strip. Sanitizer is coming out but the plunger that holds the water in is not working properly. PIC has already called to have repaired today. Three bay sink is available to wash equipment. Please email me a picture of the paper work for the repair and a test strip.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure all containers have labels in bulk food containers in refrigeration (front counter area and kitchen) and sause bottles in kitchen
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Exterior of hood has dust build up. Please clean. Hood sticker good until Aug 2023.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean ... In place cooking equipment. Shelves in kitchen area. Exterior of dishwasher.
590.004/4-202.16-C
74
Jan 10, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to remove carbon build up on cooking equipment in kitchen.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to label bulk food containers in kitchen and prep area.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until Feb 2024 please besure you have an appointment to have cleaned.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean small bulk food containers on the cooking line of dry food. Clean shelves in kitchen of any grease build up. Clean out freezers of ice build up.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair doors to freezers in basement that are broken so nothing is falling out from inside the door or replace.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under the cooking line and the wall behind cooking equipment. Visibly soiled.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a sanitizer bucket for the wiping cloths in the kitchen (cooking line and prep area)
590.003/3-304.14-C
70
Sep 7, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: PIC was cooling boiled chicken submerged ice and water. Discontinue and cooling in walk in or refrigerator as discussed.
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked noodles in a container on ice at 54F. PIC will need to properly cool before putting on cooking line to be used.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label bulk food containers in kitchen area. Small and large.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line.
590.004/4-202.18-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store larger pots on the floor under cooking equipment when not in use.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under and behind equipment. Visibly soiled.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Frozen food (squid) thawing at room temperature. Discontinue and thaw the day before in refrigerator under running water or cook frozen.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior and interior of microwaves in kitchen. Clean bulk food containers. Soiled Clean all shelves in kitchen and warewashing areas. Clean cooking equipment of food build up. Defrost freezers in basement area of ice build up.
590.004/4-202.16-C
55
Apr 29, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw whole eggs stored above foods and mixed in the same containers in reach in refrigeration unit on cooking line.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: As discussed replace broken or cracked lids to bulk food or storage containers.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Address fruit fry issue as discussed with Pest control.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean top of the dishwasher. Clean all shelves in kitchen area. Soiled Clean interior and exterior of refrigeration units (handles shelves). Clean exterior of bulk food containers.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters and holders. Hood sticker expires the end of April 2022 was last done April 12th 2022. PIC called to have hood cleaned.
590.004/4-202.18-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled knives inside knife holder in kitchen. Remove and proper wash and sanitize. Clean cutting boards stored hanging from a nail 3 inches from a floor. Store to be sure cutting boards are not getting soiled.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean walls in warewashing area. Soiled with grease and grime build up. Clean walls on cooking line. soiled. Clean floor in all areas of grime build up.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed clean equipment attached to the walls. Paper towle holder soap dispencer outlets pipes etc.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Cooked frozen shrimp thawing ar room temperature. Thaw frozen foods out as discussed.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a sanitizer bucket for wiping cloths in the kitchen area.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed all small and large bulk food conatiners will need to be labeled. Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saigon Chicken House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saigon Chicken House on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saigon Chicken House?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Saigon Chicken House.
How does Saigon Chicken House compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Saigon Chicken House most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Saigon Chicken House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Saigon Chicken House have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Saigon Chicken House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Saigon Chicken House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Saigon Chicken House is inspected around four times per year on average.
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