Saigon One Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Saigon One Restaurant 21 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 23, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food storage containers identified with common name of food”, showing up nine times.
Saigon One Restaurant's latest score of 67 falls below the Dorchester average of 86. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
21
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: At this time found multiple people working but no one in charge. When the manager and owner are not here someone needs to be in charge to be able to answer my questions and provide paperwork
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean all cutting boards that have deep dark scores and stains. If not please replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on the cooking line visibly soiled. Please clean. Hood sticker good until Feb 2026.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Witnessed staff cooling noodles in a strainer in the rinse bays of the three bay sink and in water. Discontinue to use the three bay sink and use the prep sink. Water needs to drain away and not build up into noodles.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: In refrigerators and walk in found multiple foods with out covers. Please provide covers for containers. also Discontinue to store product on the floor in walk ins.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide more than one sanitizer bucket. I found one over by the low temperature dishwasher but not on the cooking line. Multiple wiping cloths on cooking line.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please be sure to lable bulk food containers in kitchen and prep areas.
590.003/3-302.12-C
67
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Clean ceiling light shield cover to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-202.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean prep table shelving to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed exhausthood cleaner and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
86
Sep 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: no pest activity was observed today technician stated observed evidence of pest on report provide additional service and a detailed pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Splashguard between hand sink and prep table detached repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
86
Aug 29, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No allergy awareness for person in charge provide.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of cockroach on wall near hand wash sink provide a detailed pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Splashguard between hand sink and prep table detached repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No label on bulk food container provide with ingredient name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of used single use aluminum pans.
590.004/4-502.13-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inbetween sides and below cooking and prep equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
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: Provide current antichoking certification.
590.009(E)
61
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Food thermometer not operating repair or replace.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides and inbetween equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Repair opening near exhausthood on ceiling.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment and prep areas. Clean floor inside walk in cooler.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Replace soiled oil at frialator.
590.004/4-601.11-C
74
Jan 17, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: sump pump hose leaking water at basement area repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: sump pump hose leaking water at basement area repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Dec 17, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: water pooling inbetween floor tiles near washing machine regrout floor as needed.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove excessive plastic buckets from the exterior grounds.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment refrigerators and prep areas to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling paint peeling above lobster tank repair.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Repair opening at rear exit door.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Inuse wiping cloth stored on counter with no sanitizing solution provide.
590.003/3-304.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: sump pump hose leaking water at basement area repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
70
Aug 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: No dates on some of the shell stock provide date of last sold / served.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Needs additional certification food protection manager during all hours of operation.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all clutter of empty buckets non-inuse frialator and leftover construction material from exterior grounds.
590.005/5-501.15-C
82
May 14, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: no prep sink for washing vegetables and prepping food provide.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Apr 19, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: no prep sink for washing vegetables and prepping food provide.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Apr 2, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: no prep sink for washing vegetables and prepping food provide.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Mar 13, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: no prep sink for washing vegetables and prepping food provide.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior grounds to remove loose trash and non inuse equipment.
590.005/5-501.110-C
90
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean floor below cooking equipment and prep area to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on some dry food containers provide with ingredient name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Cooking utensils and ladels stored in stagnant water discontinue practice and store in clean water temperature of 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Prep table storage shelving rusty repair. Vent cover to refrigerator missing repair.
590.004/4-601.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: no prep sink for washing vegetables and prepping food provide.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior grounds to remove loose trash and non inuse equipment.
590.005/5-501.110-C
74
Oct 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: OIl Garlic and ginger on cooking line at 54F. Discontinue and store at or below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store tongs on the cooking line on the gas line to the equipment.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean light switch covers soap and paper towel holders of any build up.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to set up sanitizer buckets for wiping cloths in the kitchen and prep areas.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed provide covers for bulk foods in the prep area so that nothing falls into the buckets.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the top of the microwave on the cooking line next to dishwasher. Clean exterior of the refrigeration equipment. Covers to the fan on the bottom. Clean exterior of bulk food containers.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Visibly soiled. Hood sticker good until Dec 2023
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under cooking equipment dishwasher and prep tables. Clean the walls and ceiling of dry on food in the warewashing area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
61
Jun 28, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired June 2nd. Please have hood cleaned. 6-22-23 Hood filters have been cleaned and the hood itself will be clean Sunday. PIC will email me a picture of the paperwork and the new sticker.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Jun 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chopped garlic on cooking line at 49F. Store 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Found food containers in walk ins with out covers. Provide.
590.003/3-305.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store tongs on gas line pipe on the cooking line. Visibly soiled.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple food containers with out labels on cooking and prep line. Please address as discussed.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean... Deep fry equipment form grease build up. Shelves on cooking line. Exterior of bulk food containers. Interior of refrigeration equipment.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line visible soiled and holders for filters also. Hood sticker expired June 2nd. Please have hood cleaned.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under cooking equipment from heavy grease and food build up Clean fan above dishwasher. Soiled with dust.
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
Jan 10, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters and surrounding areas of grease build up. Hood sticker good until Feb 2023
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Mulktiple smaller containers on cooking line without labels. Provide a label so staff can label containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under and behind all the equipment in the kitchen warewashing and prep areas. Light switch covers on walls visibly soiled with dry food. Clean more often
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to bleach out the cutting boards in the kitchen area of deep dark stains or can replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to thaw foods (fish) in a sink filled with water. Defrost under running water Day before in refrigerator or cook it frozen.
590.003/3-501.13-C
78
Sep 8, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dishwasher sanitizer not showing on test strip. PIC has called to have repaired. Until that time use the three bay sink with bleach and email me a copy of the repair paper work.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels for bulk food containers large and small.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Found multiple wiping cloths on cooking line. A sanitizer bucket was set up but not being used. Set up another bucket at the other end of the cooking line.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the tops of all cooking equipment on the cooking line. Clean shelves in kitchen and warewashing. Clean exterior of bulk food containers.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until Nove 2022
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean all cutting boards that have deep dark scores.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace or patch the screen on the back door and keep door closed so not to have an rodent or fly issues.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean ceiling vent above dishwsher.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Yellow board between cooking line and rice cooking peeling and melting. Replace with a smooth durable and cleanable surface.
590.006/6-201.17-C
58
Apr 19, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label all bulk food containers small and large that did not have them.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff not to thaw at room temperature. Must be done the day before in refrigerator under running water or cooked frozen. Squid thawing at room temperature. Discontinue.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have leak at hand sink by low temperature dishewasher repaired.
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Apr 11, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to rewash large bowls on soiled shelf above dishwasher.
590.003/3-304.11-P
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucked for wiping clothes on cook line and prep areas.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff not to thaw at room temperature. Must be done the day before in refrigerator under running water or cooked frozen. Squid thawing at room temperature. Discontinue.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to label all bulk food containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label all bulk food containers small and large that did not have them.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to properly cover food in storage and also us food grade storage bags.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have leak at hand sink by low temperature dishewasher repaired.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under cooking equipment shelves and dishwasher. Soiled
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean... Shelves in kitchen on cooking line and by low temp.dishwasher. Clean interior of refrigeration units. Exterior of bulk food containers.
590.004/4-202.16-C
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saigon One Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saigon One Restaurant on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saigon One Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Saigon One Restaurant.
How does Saigon One Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Saigon One Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Saigon One Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Saigon One Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Saigon One Restaurant 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 One Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Saigon One Restaurant is inspected around six times per year on average.
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