Sai Gon Flavors
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
33
Score
Going back to 2022, Sai Gon Flavors has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “grease receptacle/dumpster not”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Oviedo average 63, so Sai Gon Flavors trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Nov 1, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
18
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to Sugar and MSG food container had a pitcher of water stored in the sink. Operator removed the pitcher **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink next to food container containing sugar and MSG
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink next to food containers containing sugar and MSG
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not label degreaser
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Underneath prep table food container containing raw rice and MSG not labeled
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside walk in freezer door gaskets is soiled
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of unwashed raw potatoes and cooking oil stored directly on the floor. Manager removed both items on the floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen
22-20-5
47
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw beef (46 - Cold Holding). Observed at cookline. Operator states less than 1 hour.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef over cooked chicken in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
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 to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. - egg served sunny side up as indicated on menu. - provided printed sign. Operator poster on wall. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors in walk in cooler soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - shelves over triple sink
14-33-4
41
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. - on front counter next to tea urn
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - beansprouts 49f - manager states <1 hour. Put on ice.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - chicken over pork in walk in freezer
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - blocked by chair
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - kitchen hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - shelves over dish area
22-31-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - bucket for scooping ice
24-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - at back door frame
36-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - in walk in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
37
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 5 on floor at cookline - 10 at base of single burner stove - 5 on casters of cookline coolers - 3 on casters of reach in cooler - 1 on ceiling in food prep area - 1 inside water filter head **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - in server station used as dump sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink next to ice machine **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks **Warning**
16-15-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - in bulk sauce buckets in walk in cooler **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - red snapper **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 4 on floor behind cooking equipment - 2 inside small black cooler on cookline **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - grease collection bin on dirt and gravel **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handles **Warning**
10-20-4
50
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
52
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to cooks line.
36-27-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door open Gap under back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tofu stored on floor in walk-in cooler. cooking oil in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooling units on cooks line.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods over cooking equipment.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sai Gon Flavors last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sai Gon Flavors on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sai Gon Flavors?
Across the inspection record, “grease receptacle/dumpster not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sai Gon Flavors.
How does Sai Gon Flavors compare to other restaurants in Oviedo?
Sai Gon Flavors most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Oviedo average of 63.
Has Sai Gon Flavors' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sai Gon Flavors have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sai Gon Flavors 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 Sai Gon Flavors inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sai Gon Flavors is inspected around three times per year on average.
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