Saigon Paris Bistro
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Saigon Paris Bistro has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 6, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Saigon Paris Bistro's 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Hole on walk-in cooler floor.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable at walk-in cooler.
36-12-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
74
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable at walk-in cooler.
36-12-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of hood soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour containers not labeled at dry storage. Operator labeled the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
35
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
90
Nov 5, 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. In Walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over cooked mashed potatoes. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Reach in cooler nearby kitchen entrance; 1 pound of raw ground beef (51F - Cold Holding); 1 pound of raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); 3 pounds of raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items placed in Reach in cooler 2 days before the inspection. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Reach in cooler nearby kitchen entrance; raw ground beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items placed in Reach in cooler 2 days before the inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
55
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 operator health reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Smallest cutting board soiled with mold like substance. Operator voluntarily discarded cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice at dry storage. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice bag stored on floor at dry storage. Operator removed rice bag to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at prep station. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Scoop handle in contact with flour. Operator placed scoop at proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
64
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with tomatoes in walk in cooler.
14-31-5
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. Operator completed form before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed precooked soups, precooked meats,and noodles not date marked in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in employee restroom.
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed interior of microwave in beverage/wait station rusting.
14-13-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at kitchen entrance.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on shelving and on floor in back dry storage area near air handling unit.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed women's main stall restroom toilet not flushing.
29-08-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in women's restroom.
29-20-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wooden particle board breaking apart behind three compartment sink.
36-30-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar/salt bins.
02D-01-5
33
May 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw hard shell eggs stored over sliced onions. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Créme Brûlée made two days ago per operator, not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In food storage area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in storage area **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole is wall behind dish machine/ triple sink. Operator has someone contracted to come fix it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves over prep refrigerator and microwave in waitstaff area have a build up of debris inside. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet underneath sink in mens restroom soiled with buildup of debris. Repeat 8/30/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Disposable cups stored on floor in back storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
52
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed interior of microwave in side wait/beverage station rusting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
14-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris inside cabinet underneath hand wash sink in men's restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in women's handicapped restroom stall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance. Dishwash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saigon Paris Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saigon Paris Bistro on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saigon Paris Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Saigon Paris Bistro.
How does Saigon Paris Bistro compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Saigon Paris Bistro most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Saigon Paris Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Saigon Paris Bistro have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Saigon Paris Bistro 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 Saigon Paris Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Saigon Paris Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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