Saigon Fusion

201 Massachusetts Av, Boston, MA 02115
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Saigon Fusion has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.

“Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Saigon Fusion is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The hood sticker expired on 9.22.25.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post the new sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the chest freezer to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The hood sticker expired on 9.22.25.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post the new sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
(b) & (e) responsibility of permit holder person in charge and conditional employees (pf )
Inspector notes: Per recommendation from Boston Public Health-The business has Voluntarily closed. All staff must be tested and cleared to return to work by BPHC before approval to re-open
590.002(E)/2-201.11-PF
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed. 08/26/25 Plumber is schedule to be on site tomorrow for the air gap. provide plumber report to keila.Depina@boston.gov Per discussion with the manager on 9.4.25 A 30 day extension has been provided to complete the air gap repair
590.005/5-402.11-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Per an ongoing illness investigation The consumer advisory is missing the disclosure"these items are served raw undercooked or cooked to order" (*) asterisk all necessary items
590.003/3-603.11-PF
67
Aug 19, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Oberved eggs store on top of veggies. Stored all RTE Food Below ready to eat food.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: The handsink in the kitchen was blocked with equipment. Remove items and provide access to handsink. (There was a handsink in the front where the employee could wash their hands)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean and organized the kitcken discontinued use large equipment ( Soup Pot) Disntinued to use cardbord box to store Items.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink in the front observed without paper towel. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedure for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood vents and exhaust vents with grease build up clean to remove Clean the wall througout the kitchen to remove soils build up Restroom clean the vent to remove dust
590.006/6-201.17-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom Provide cover to waste receptacles
590.005/5-501.17-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled wiping cloths on /properly stotop of dishmanchine.properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at the required 200ppm
590.004/4-901.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside the ice machine to remove debris build up. clean and organize the kitchen shelving remove all foils from stove range
590.004/4-601.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean thoughout the kitchen flloor under the sheving stove and under the 3 bay sink to remove all soilds build up clean the hood vent to remvove grease build up.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed Sponge in three bay sink. remove to prevent contamination
590.004/4-101.16-C
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: Observed Multiples container in the fridge without date mark provide
590.003/3-602.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: sauce stored in three bay sink / discontinued.. Corrected on site by PIC
590.003/3-307.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Oberved spoon stored inside container. Remove and store spoon in clean water of 135F
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: squeeze bottle without label provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: CFPM Certificate expired 10/2/22 and Allergen Certificate expired 11/21/22 .Provide certified food manager and allergen trained manager
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: The back area in the kitchen is cluttered with boxes and products. Discard unused or empty boxes and organize products so effective cleaning can be done. observed in need of organizing and cleaning. Mop sink is cluttered with Products clean to remove to have access to the sink .
590.006/6-501.114-C
27
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the foil at the cooking range.
590.004/4-502.13-C
95
Dec 4, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Remove foil from cook line equipment
590.004/4-502.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters with built up soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saigon Fusion last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saigon Fusion on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Saigon Fusion?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Saigon Fusion.

How does Saigon Fusion compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Saigon Fusion most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Saigon Fusion's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Saigon Fusion have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Saigon Fusion 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 Saigon Fusion inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Saigon Fusion is inspected around three times per year on average.