Saigon Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
78
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Saigon Sushi stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to the broader Vero Beach restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked mixed vegetables observed at 49f sitting out. Operator moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood filters **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
78
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored next to ice bags used as drink ice in chest freezer. Operator moved bags of ice to another freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef in cook line cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked mixed vegetables observed at 49f sitting out. Operator moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-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. 2 employees expired in 2023 **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood filters **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
47
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish over produce in reach in cooler. Raw chicken over cooked broccoli in cook line cooler
08A-04-5
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. Some certificates expired in 2023 **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup between stove upon floor behind fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Bag of onions stored outside next to AC unit
08B-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are heavily soiled, . Grease buildup between stove and wok
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened drink in white freezer. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups being stored on floor in storage area
25-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roaches in white refrigerator. Employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on shelf above food next to back door
40-06-5
55
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over prepped veggies in cooks line cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice 84f. Found sitting out. Operator states in service for 2 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Rice was move to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hoods
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooks line cooler
29-49-6
52
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables in reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Two new employees hired less then 30 days. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and drink on rack stored with food. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In front salad cooler
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over sliced carrots. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Educated operator who translated. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to dishwasher **Repeat Violation**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator had a plan, but could not find it. Emailed a new copy **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bin of sugar **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Noodles. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in freezer. 2. Hood system dirty **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp and spring rolls in upright freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
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. Spices in shaker not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
39
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cooked noodles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to dishwasher **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Table sanitizer **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryer has a build up of grease **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both low reach in freezers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp and dumplings in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty. 2. Outside mop sink has a buildup of leaves inside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
52
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic happy face bag used to store salmon **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage stored over salads, raw chicken stored over sprouts **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. Reading 10pm after priming 3 times
22-41-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook on line washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated operator and cook. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach next to ice machine. Operator swept it up. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside mop sink has a build up of leaves in it
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Dumplings and spring rolls in reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple items stored outside. Old ice machine and coolers **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 20+++. Advised to remake bucket, now reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saigon Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saigon Sushi on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saigon Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Saigon Sushi.
How does Saigon Sushi compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Saigon Sushi most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Saigon Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Saigon Sushi have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Saigon Sushi 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 Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Saigon Sushi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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