LITTLE SAIGON BISTRO VIETNAMESE CUISINE
2725 BENEVA RD, Sarasota FL 34232 · 7203468585
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
FEB 25
APR 25
AUG 25
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5 inspections trending up, 44 points better than where it started.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a canister of rat repellent stored next to clean dishes on the cook line. Operator removed the canister.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025013737 | Feb 25, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | $400 |
| 7--2024047291 | Jul 17, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef removed from the commercial packaging stored over ready to eat peanuts sauce in the stand up reach in freezer in the front counter area. Operator placed the beef below the peanut sauce.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Operator label the bottles.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of the ice machine in the kitchen soiled.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in the walk in cooler soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several damp wet wiping cloths in the kitchen not stored in a sanitizer solution. Manager placed the cloths in a sanitizer solution.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed their kitchen hand sink soap dispenser not working. Operator replaced the batteries.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on the prep table and in the walk in cooler. Operator removed them.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the operator not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of shrimp,rice, and sugar stored on the floor of the establishment. Operator placed them on shelves.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed their rice scoop in standing 75F water. Operator removed the scoop.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed their wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables and cutting boards in the establishment.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their small reach in cooler: Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator put them in the walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in their ice machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing 77F water. Operator emptied the container of water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed them thawing shrimp in standing water on their countertop. Operator placed it in the walk in cooler.
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a first aid kit stored above dry food in the back storage area. Operator removed the kit.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean cutting boards stored on the back floor by the prep table. Operator washed and sanitized them.
Feb 26, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on their ice machine.
Feb 25, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bags in direct contact with food product in their reach and walk in coolers. Operator placed them in food grade bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over limes in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the pork.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings under their triple sink in the kitchen. Observed approximately 2 rodent droppings on the floor of the cook line. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings on the floor of the back dry storage area. Observed approximately 2 rodent droppings on the floor Operator started to sweep and mop the areas, and operator at this time has contacted pest control.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a canister of rat repellent stored next to clean dishes on the cook line. Operator removed the canister.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed them use their hand wash sink to defrost shrimp. Operator removed the shrimp.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on their ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cutting boards with grooves.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed numerous employee items stored above and on clean dishes and boxes of single service items. Operator removed them.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed them missing floor tiles at the triple sink.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed green onions in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the eggs.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the establishment.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone no other personal items stored with clean dishes above their make table. Operator removed the items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cooking food with no hair restraint. Operator had them put on a hair net.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use rice scoops in 82F degree standing water. Operator emptied the water.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them.
Jul 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of toothpaste stored above a prep table in the kitchen. Operator removed item.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a small reach in cooler: Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Chopped lettuce (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed them around bags of ice and turned down the cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored above food in the front and back of the establishment. Operator removed the items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over unwashed lettuce in the walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat chicken in the reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front counter: Rice (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed rice in the reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice bin.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicinal cream and powder stored above the meat slicer in the kitchen. Operator moved medicine.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw meats stored over unwashed onions and cabbage in the walk in cooler.
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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and emailed them more. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the interior of the ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored with food above the prep table. Operator moved phone.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a build up of grease on the hood filters above the cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk-in cooler.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.