Saigon Deli
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Saigon Deli eight times, with records going back to 2022. Saigon Deli was last inspected on Jan 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Margate sits at 80, putting Saigon Deli on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
86
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
67
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Raw pork over cooked noodle in flip top cooler. Operator separated 2. Raw beef over noodles in cooler. Operator separated **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer. Operator properly separated **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass cooler ; half and half (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator item left in unit less than four hour. Operator moved to other cooler to properly cold hold **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen ice bin soiled with mold like substance. Operator began cleaning **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at dish wrack not inverted
24-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooking oil at cookline not labeled. Operator labled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In large chest freezer by ice machine, individually non commercially wrapped portioned raw beef above quart containers of house made broths.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In fliptop lower cooler, rice (51F - Cooling). Per manager, rice prepared night before and in cooler overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In fliptop lower cooler, rice (51F - Cooling). Per manager, rice prepared night before and in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In large chest freezer by ice machine, multiple containers house made vegetable and meat broths with no date marks.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup around ice bin walls.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of two microwaves at end of cook line grave food debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
52
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on garbage container in kitchen
35A-02-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on walk-in freezer and cooler doors.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of heavy black mold like substance buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinks stored on food preparation table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee drinking from an open cup in kitchen.
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed standing water on ground between walk-in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside toaster oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -Observed an objectionable odor in kitchen areas.
36-64-5
55
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. A copy has been given to the operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked rice stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, rice was cooked on 02/21/2023.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed floor next to walk in cooler covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on walk-in cooler shelves.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed case with takeout containers stored on kitchen floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed beef thawing in standing water at prep sink. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of soiled residue buildup inside microwave. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
55
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed meatballs cold held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit in flip top cooler. Per operator, item placed in unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator place ice pack on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with vinegar stored on dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside Solwave microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed container with squids thawing in standing water at prep sink. Operator place container under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a in-use wet wiping cloth at prep area not stored in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saigon Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saigon Deli on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saigon Deli?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Saigon Deli.
How does Saigon Deli compare to other restaurants in Margate?
Saigon Deli most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Margate average of 80.
Has Saigon Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Saigon Deli have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Saigon Deli 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 Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Saigon Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.
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