SAIGON BOWL
2129 DREW ST, Clearwater FL 33765 · 727-221-0129
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
JUN 24
SEP 24
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APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 36 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under dish washing machine. 4 live roaches under two compartment sink in back of kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024029436 | Apr 17, 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2024035456 | Jun 17, 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | $800 |
| 3--2020037132 | Jul 23, 2020 | Oct 6, 2020 | — |
| 3--2019056005 | Oct 23, 2019 | Dec 3, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employees cut onions without wearing gloves. Employee washed hands and put gloves on
Raw animal food ( raw beef) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( noodles) in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.half and half opened two days previously per manager not date labeled in front line area Manager date marked half and half
Employee personal items ( toothbrush and toothpaste ) stored in or above single-service items in packages in non working cooler at front line area. Manager relocated to-go lids to storage shelves
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Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.above grill
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled in front line area - shelves soiled in dry storage room
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at front line Manager discarded employee drink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in front line areas Manager placed wiping cloths in sanitizing solution
Jan 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Red cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in back kitchen food prep area
Jan 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength 0 ppm chlorine run three times. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager set up triple sink to 100 ppm chlorine
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 50 F at cook line under 2 hours. Cook added ice to water recheck 39 F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - slicer blade soiled on prep table in back kitchen - soiled red cutting board in back kitchen food prep area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the dishwashing area. Manager placed paper towels at dispenser Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times.
No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. Manager placed soap at hand wash sink
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. Dong expired training in 5/4/25, Trieu expired training 7/25, Le expired training 9/9/25, Khai expired training 8/7/25 IFSEA program for all employees
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - mold like substance inside dispenser hose at triple sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers front line expo area
Red cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in back kitchen food prep area
Jan 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Dish machine run three times. Reviewed with manager. Manager set up triple sink with quaternary tablets to use until dish machine is running properly. Manager to call for service this day.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( cooked rice, pasta, meat ) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager. Manager date marked food
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in front line area. Reviewed with manager.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at triple sink missing on the left section of triple sink. Reviewed with manager.
Stored food ( peeled onions ) not covered in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager. Manager covered food.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee slicing cucumbers with bare hands. Discussed with manager the importance of wearing gloves.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook rice in walk in cooler not dated. Employee dated.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table servers line. Employee removed drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat hanging on dry shelf next to plates and reach in cooler. Employee phone on prep table. Bottle of water on food prep area
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested at 150ppm retested to 200ppm
Jun 18, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in freezer Cracked floor tiles at cook line
Jun 17, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged - raw chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings on dry storage area dishwashing area 5 rodent droppings in storage area near back door exit
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less in placed in reach in cooler. Manager placed eggs on ice
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water in food prep area next to walk in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.in back kitchen
Floor drain cover missing by back exit door
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in freezer Cracked floor tiles at cook line
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin in front line area
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area
Packaged frozen meat stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe under handwashing sink at cook line
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100 ppm quaternary in frontline area
Apr 18, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets on cooks line torn.
Hole in or other damage to wall is damaged by the ice machine.
Apr 17, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. On storage shelf employee removed
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live flie in the dish washing room.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under dish washing machine. 4 live roaches under two compartment sink in back of kitchen.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 Rodent dropping under dry storage shelf. 3 rodent droppings under the three compartment sink. 3 rodent droppings under dish machine. 19 rodent droppings inside a box on clean equipment dry shelf. 3 droppings inside bowl container on dry shelf storage. 5 droppings inside silver pan on dry storage shelf. 6 droppings inside silver pan container on dry shelf. 1 rodent droppings by oven on cooks line 3 rodent droppings under steam table on cooks line.
Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Sanitizer bucket had a chlorine that is not for food contact surfaces. Employee switched out chemical with Quaternary ammonia tablets.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia sanitizer above 200-400 ppm retested to 200 ppm
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Plastic wrap on noodles during cooling process. Employee removed the plastic wrap
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand washing sink by dish washing machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles in walk in cooler an
Ceiling tile missing. Above dish washing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys above prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets on cooks line torn.
Hole in or other damage to wall is damaged by the ice machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed knife.
Nov 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Sep 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - noodles in water of 60 F 3:10 pm placed in water at 12:00 pm - operator added ice to water - recheck 42 F
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - chair and cutting board for prepping food in front of front line hand wash sink -reviewed with operator that hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times - operator removed items
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - employee rinsed plate in hand wash sink at cook line - reviewed with operator that hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Phong K Pham certification expired 9/4/2023
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverages container on a food preparation table with soup and plates in front line area - employee drinks relocated
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near walk in freezer - discussed with operator
Stored food ( cut vegetables ) not covered in walk in cooler
Jul 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.