Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
70
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine stretching back to 2022. On Nov 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed their kitchen hand sink soap dispenser not working. Operator replaced the batteries. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on the prep table and in the walk in cooler. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the operator not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of shrimp,rice, and sugar stored on the floor of the establishment. Operator placed them on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed their rice scoop in standing 75F water. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed their wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables and cutting boards in the establishment.
21-12-4
70
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their small reach in cooler: Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator put them in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed them thawing shrimp in standing water on their countertop. Operator placed it in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in their ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing 77F water. Operator emptied the container of water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
23-03-4
70
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a first aid kit stored above dry food in the back storage area. Operator removed the kit. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean cutting boards stored on the back floor by the prep table. Operator washed and sanitized them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
82
Feb 26, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Feb 25, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bags in direct contact with food product in their reach and walk in coolers. Operator placed them in food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over limes in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings under their triple sink in the kitchen. Observed approximately 2 rodent droppings on the floor of the cook line. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings on the floor of the back dry storage area. Observed approximately 2 rodent droppings on the floor Operator started to sweep and mop the areas, and operator at this time has contacted pest control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a canister of rat repellent stored next to clean dishes on the cook line. Operator removed the canister. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed them use their hand wash sink to defrost shrimp. Operator removed the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cutting boards with grooves. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed numerous employee items stored above and on clean dishes and boxes of single service items. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed them missing floor tiles at the triple sink. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on their ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
41
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed green onions in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use rice scoops in 82F degree standing water. Operator emptied the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the establishment.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone no other personal items stored with clean dishes above their make table. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cooking food with no hair restraint. Operator had them put on a hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
67
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat chicken in the reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front counter: Rice (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed rice in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over unwashed lettuce in the walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice bin.
22-20-5
61
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach-in-freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked egg rolls 98F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of ice machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of Sanitizer bucket **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided paper form **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.in Walk-in-cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spraybottle
41-17-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in-cooler
05-05-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided paper form **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Mini fridge
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of preperation tables
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Bare wood shelves in front
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water spraybottle
02D-01-5
23
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping bucket stored in Hand wash sink. Employee removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf with food. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine.
How does Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine 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 Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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