Saigon Social

172 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Saigon Social has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 26, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.

The pattern that stands out is “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Saigon Social trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Mar 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
May 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
03B
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saigon Social last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saigon Social on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Saigon Social?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Saigon Social.

How does Saigon Social compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Saigon Social most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Saigon Social's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Saigon Social have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Saigon Social 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 Social inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Saigon Social is inspected roughly once per year on average.