Little Saigon
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
47
Score
Little Saigon has been inspected eight times since 2022. Little Saigon was last inspected on Apr 6, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
That's lower than the typical North Miami Beach restaurant, which scores around 72. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walk in freezer: Raw shrimps stored inside garbage bags
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw pork stored above unpeeled onions. Discussed with the operator the proper storage of food and provided the operator with the handout. Observed operator move the raw pork to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area, by the cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler, walk in cooler, and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in freezer and reach in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler and walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
47
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen handwashing sink with utensil and pot inside. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer door with door handle soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed 2 microwaves in the kitchen with interior and exterior soiled. Operator cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stove and fryers in the kitchen with accumulated grease. Observed gaskets in reach in freezer and reach in coolers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed all reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to the entrance of the kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior with old food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
36-10-4
55
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves rusted by the wearwadhing area. Observed strainers on the cookline with accumulation of old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed shelves rusted by the wearwadhing area. Observed strainers on the cookline with accumulation of old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in walk in cooler with dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed fan covers in walk in cooler with dust. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed all reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed all reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
74
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator is aware not to use dishwasher machine until unit is fix. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork stored in the walk in freezer, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves rusted by the wearwadhing area. Observed strainers on the cookline with accumulation of old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by utensils and a pot. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Shen Tu Hang certificate expired. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between prep table and reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in walk in cooler with dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed all reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed a strange odor coming the grease trap next to the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-64-5
41
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry storage shelves soiled next to 3 compartment sink.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer door handle soiled in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and exterior of reach in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pig ears and raw chicken thawing in room temperature. Showed operator how to thaw correctly. Operator stored in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
74
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked pasta, inside walk in cooler, employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee not changing gloves as needed, instructed employee during inspection.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at 0ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
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 form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Lily Tao certificate expired.
53A-01-7
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in units at kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in freezer, employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in units at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
26
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with rug tool, and chicken in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of deep fryer, stove, shelves under preparation tables, and inside deep fryer compartment door has accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Saigon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Saigon on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Saigon?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Little Saigon.
How does Little Saigon compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
Little Saigon most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has Little Saigon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Saigon have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Little Saigon means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Little Saigon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Saigon is inspected around two times per year on average.
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