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SAI GON FLAVORS

3573 ALOMA AVE STE1017, Oviedo FL 32765 · 407-951-8818

Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6904822
Grade history
DEC 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -30 total live roaches under dish machine next to chemical containers.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025081080Oct 31, 2025Dec 22, 2025$800
4--2023060539Oct 17, 2023Dec 4, 2023$400

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findings
Container of medicine improperly stored. Pepto bismol in drink refrigerator DayQuil and NyQuil on prep table in kitchen Operator removed
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw beef over shredded lettuce in glass door cooler Operator moved beef.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by chair in kitchen. Operator moved chair
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Entrance to kitchen
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Show the remaining 10 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing is date marked
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach and glass cleaner by 3 compartment sink Operator labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. In bin rice noodles in bottom make table Operator removed
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Basic/16-01-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 tongs hanging on oven Operator removed
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 2 lights in hood
Basic/38-07-4
Stored food not covered. Pan of chicken And trays of beef in walk in freezer not covered
Basic/08B-12-5
The state's own report →
Nov 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -30 total live roaches under dish machine next to chemical containers.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Dead roaches on premises. -15 dead roaches in in sticky trap.
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 25 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority9 Intermediate16 Basic
Show 25 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on cook line
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink in kitchen area blocked by a.chair
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -spoons stored in hand sink next to drink station
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to drink station
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
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. -1 employee
Intermediate/11-26-1
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle with blue liquid at three compartment sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Basic/16-01-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under wok station
Basic/36-73-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Basic/36-11-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave at cooks line
Basic/22-08-4
Light not functioning. - 2 lights over grill
Basic/36-62-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk MSG, flour
Basic/02D-01-5
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to Sugar and MSG food container had a pitcher of water stored in the sink. Operator removed the pitcher
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink next to food container containing sugar and MSG
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink next to food containers containing sugar and MSG
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not label degreaser
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of unwashed raw potatoes and cooking oil stored directly on the floor. Manager removed both items on the floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside walk in freezer door gaskets is soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Underneath prep table food container containing raw rice and MSG not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef over cooked chicken in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw beef (46 - Cold Holding). Observed at cookline. Operator states less than 1 hour.
High priority/03A-02-5
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - provided to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. - egg served sunny side up as indicated on menu. - provided printed sign. Operator poster on wall.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors in walk in cooler soiled
Basic/36-73-4
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Basic/38-07-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - shelves over triple sink
Basic/14-33-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. - on front counter next to tea urn
High priority/41-07-4
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - chicken over pork in walk in freezer
High priority/08A-20-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - beansprouts 49f - manager states <1 hour. Put on ice.
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - blocked by chair
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - kitchen hand wash sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - shelves over dish area
Intermediate/22-31-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - bucket for scooping ice
Basic/24-05-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - at back door frame
Basic/36-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - in walk in cooler
Basic/36-73-4
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Basic/16-15-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 17, 2023 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - in bulk sauce buckets in walk in cooler
Basic/14-01-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 17, 2023 · Time Extended
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 17, 2023 · Time Extended
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - grease collection bin on dirt and gravel
Basic/33-23-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 17, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 17, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 5 on floor at cookline - 10 at base of single burner stove - 5 on casters of cookline coolers - 3 on casters of reach in cooler - 1 on ceiling in food prep area - 1 inside water filter head
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink next to ice machine
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - in server station used as dump sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Basic/16-15-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - in bulk sauce buckets in walk in cooler
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - red snapper
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. - 4 on floor behind cooking equipment - 2 inside small black cooler on cookline
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4/Warning
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - grease collection bin on dirt and gravel
Basic/33-23-4/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handles
Basic/10-20-4/Warning

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.