Cafe Saigon
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
27
Score
Cafe Saigon has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 17, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 14 violations per visit lately, up from roughly 11 violations before.
“Time as a public health control” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
6
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
6 critical violations. 8 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Proper cooling time & temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food was stored at room temperature without a timestamp. Note: The food was removed.
46.384(a)(b)
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food was stored at room temperature without a timestamp. Note: The food was removed.
46.385(c)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An unapproved canister of Raid was observed in the storage area. Note: The Raid canister was trashed.
46.1026
Food obtained from approved source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The Food facility Person in Charge cannot provide documentation that the packaged dried foods at the front are from an approved source. Note: The person in charge removed the food.
46.211
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Prepared foods were not observed with date markings when they were made. note: The person in charge was instructed to date-mark the food.
46.385(b)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Equipment was observed in the food preparation sink. Note: The person in charge removed the equipment.
46.301
No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee was observed touching a hoagie roll with their bare hands. Note: The person in charge was instructed on glove use.
46.261
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: A walk-in cooler temperature was observed at 45 degrees F.
46.611
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged dried noodles were not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
46.422
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on table counters and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.772
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Crates were inverted to elevate items.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Walls and sink exteriors were observed unclean to sight and touch in the rear of the kitchen.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Clutter was observed in the rear of the kitchen.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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May 6, 2025
Routine
5 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Food obtained from approved source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The Food facility Person in Charge cannot provide documentation that dried foods are from an approved source. Note: The person in charge was instructed to remove the food from sale.
46.213
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wares and dishes were observed in the food preparation sink. Note: The person in charge removed the wares and cleaned the sink.
46.301
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous food in the refrigerators was not date-marked when they were prepared. Note: The person in charge was instructed to date mark properly.
46.385(b)
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous food with time stamps was not properly dated. Note: The person in charge was instructed to remove the food from the sales counters.
46.385(c)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A canister of Raid was observed in the dry storage room. Note: The person in charge removed the canister.
46.1024
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Meat was overflowing the top portion of the cold preparation unit in the kitchen. Note: The temperature was observed at 40 degrees F when the lid was kept closed. New Violation.
46.611
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged dried noodles were not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
46.422
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on table counters and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: A cardboard liner was observed on the floor in the kitchen. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Walls and sink exteriors were observed unclean to sight and touch in the rear of the kitchen. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The floors in the storage room were unclean. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Dec 13, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wares were observed in the hand wash sink. Note: The person in charge cleared the hand wash sink.
46.825(a)
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous food in the walk in cooler was not date marked when it was prepared. Note: The person in charge date marked the food properly.
46.385(b)
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous food was observed in the front counter area at room temperature with time stamps but not dates. Note: The person in charge was instructed to include the dates on the time stamps for these food items.
46.385(c)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code regarding time and temperature control. Note: The person in charge was instructed to use proper dating and time stamping methods for potentially hazardous food in the critical control temepreture range.
46.102
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.282
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on table counters and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Food observed stored above the recommended fill lines in the cold preparation unit. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Walls and sink exteriors were observed unclean to sight and touch in the rear of the kitchen. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The floors in the storage room were unclean. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: The top portion of the cold preparation units was observed at 48 degrees F when it was open. Note: The temperature was observed at 40 degrees F when the lid was kept closed. New Violation.
46.611
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Saigon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Saigon on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Saigon?
Across the inspection record, “time as a public health control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Saigon.
Has Cafe Saigon's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cafe Saigon have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cafe Saigon means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cafe Saigon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Saigon is inspected around two times per year on average.
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