Saigon Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Saigon Cafe 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Saigon Cafe's latest score of 78 falls below the Zephyrhills average of 83. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer, operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between table and flip top unit, operator removed knife from between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris. Observed in service station.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Gasket on flip top unit on cook line.
23-03-4
78
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Operator has quaternary strips and needs chlorine test strips. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Lam huynh 9-8-2020 national registry of food safety professionals. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Operator has quaternary strips and needs chlorine test strips. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor of walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
74
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer dishwasher tested at 0ppm. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Lam huynh 9-8-2020 national registry of food safety professionals. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired. Vuu neoc 33-28-2022 Ha vu 3-28-2022 Oanh le 3-28-2022 **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of surface cleaner in dry storage area unlabeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of roof of ice machine soiled with black mold like substance not touching ice in any kind of way. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Employee removed beef from floor of walk in freezer and boxes of chicken from floor of walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor of walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed knife from in between reach in cooler and prep table on cook line and took to ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At server station and cook line. Employee poured water out of both containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
41
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts (57F) in the flip top cooler in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. In unit less than three hours per operator. Operator added ice to quick to 41F or below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet in dry storage area. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. 1. Employee rinsed hands at triple sink with no soap then handled clean utensils. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at the dish machine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing red toxic substance not labeled at warewash sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom in kitchen. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind food prep sink at cook line in kitchen. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter and wait station. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Walk in freezer door gasket. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed case of unwashed ginger stored on shelf above ready to eat noodles. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket by ware wash sink. **Warning**
42-01-4
39
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back of kitchen, inside top of door
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In kitchen
32-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil in back room, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By rice warmer -66 f, operator dumped water out, discussed holding utensils in water below 41F or above 135F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cook cutting onions straight out of box, not washed, manager asked him to wash first. Onions were washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
55
Apr 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand sink and prep sink added on cook line. Additional server station added with ice well and no hand sink installed. Aldo observed single service items stored in back storage room where mop sink is, but is not identified on original plans **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Plans on file are dated 2016, no plans have been submitted **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand sink and prep sink added on cook line. Additional server station added with ice well and no hand sink installed. Aldo observed single service items stored in back storage room where mop sink is, but is not identified on original plans **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed server station added with ice well and no hand sink. In dining area across from cashier station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
82
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed server station added with ice well and no hand sink. In dining area across from cashier station **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink missing from server room where three compartment sink is. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand sink and prep sink added on cook line. Additional server station added with ice well and no hand sink installed. Aldo observed single service items stored in back storage room where mop sink is, but is not identified on original plans **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand sink by employee bathroom . Manager fixed dispenser **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice in walk in cooler not dated **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler fan covers and racks **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Manager closed employee bathroom door **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauces on floor in storage are. Manager got off of floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In dish area and on cook line **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
43
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Oct 11, 2022
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
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 Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saigon Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saigon Cafe on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saigon Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Saigon Cafe.
How does Saigon Cafe compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?
Saigon Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Zephyrhills average of 83.
Has Saigon Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Saigon Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Saigon Cafe 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 Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Saigon Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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