Saigon Hut
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Saigon Hut seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 24, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in East Boston average 91, so Saigon Hut trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: A CRM was received for this location for cockroach. No current IPM for this month. Provide a current IPM report form a licensed Pest Control Company.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Wall in the corner of cooking line soiled with grease utility pipes with grease build up. Clean all properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area without signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent filters with grease build up. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Aug 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at the toilet handsink and at cooking line handsink . Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No CFPM Certificate and no allergen awarness certificate (only food handler ). Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: The lid broken of one of the bulk food storage container. Provide proper lid.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths observed wet on the counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at cooking line without signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulk storage containers without lid. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of some refrigerating unit soile. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Sep 10, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink without paper towels. provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Knives stored soiled inside knives box. Clean and sanitize before storing away.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink used to store soiled utensils and personal obsjects. PIC removed them. Mantain accessible all the time and use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of several refrigerating units and shelves soiled. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: One of toilets without a self-closing door. provide.
590.006/6-202.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor at storage area and under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly insanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk foods stored in containers with loose lids. Provide commercial grade containers with enclosed properly lids.
590.003/3-305.11-C
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Oct 10, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoop stored in stagnant water - remove and keep clean and dry Grill utensils in stagnant water of 93F / Discussed keeping the container on the grill to maintain 135F or greater or keeping the utensils clean and dry
590.003/3-304.12-C
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Jan 11, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Equipment on cook line with visible soils / clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in back storage room in need of a deep clead especially behind deep freezer Floors in kitchen with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent filters with visible grease build up / Clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mop stored on floor / Elevate at least 6" off of floor
590.006/6-501.113-C
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Sep 19, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Walls in kitchen with visible soils / Clean to remove Floors in back storage room with debris and other soils especially behind deep freezer / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
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Apr 15, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)
Inspector notes: Frying oil black in color with food debris and smoking / Discard dirty oil clean fryer and add new oil.
590.003/3-304.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Several small flies noted near back storage room as well as the front dining area / PIC states that exterminators come weekly but cannot verify with IPM reports / Contact pest control services and provide IPM reports
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Equipment in kitchen visibly soiled / Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils in stagnant water / Remove and store as described below.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in January 2022 / Hood vent covers and pipes under hood and heavily greased / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
590.006/6-201.17-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Walls in kitchen with visible soils and spatter / Clean to remove Light fixtures with cob webs / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saigon Hut last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saigon Hut on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saigon Hut?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Saigon Hut.
How does Saigon Hut compare to other restaurants in East Boston?
Saigon Hut most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.
Has Saigon Hut's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Saigon Hut have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Saigon Hut 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 Hut inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Saigon Hut is inspected around two times per year on average.
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