SAIGON NOODLE AND GRILL
2405 E WASHINGTON ST, Orlando FL 32803 · 407-532-7373
Last inspected Nov 3, 2025 · 12 visits since July 2023
MAY 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
NOV 25
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in glue trap on floor under grill at cook line 4 live roaches on table leg of grill on prep table at cook line 1 live roaches on floor under dish machine 10 live roaches in glue trap under cooler at cook line Total 20 live roaches
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025065547 | Sep 3, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | $800 |
| 4--2023052842 | Sep 11, 2023 | Oct 17, 2023 | $800 |
| 4--2023031007 | May 10, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate18 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 24 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 chicken over stock in walk in freezer
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at ware wash area with dish machine hand sink blocked by trash can
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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/ Only 1 Certified food manager for facility and she is not working today
Bathroom waste receptacle not constructed of easily cleanable material. No trash can in employee restroom in kitchen area by hot water heater
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cup with no lid at server area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelf with clean equipment
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For male and female cooks
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of drinks cups in server area next to soda machine, standing water on tray with cups
Equipment in poor repair. White one door stand up freezer ( with no handle) has plastic cover missing on inside of unit, exposing materials
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of screen door for south side kitchen exit, main door opened during hours of operation Gap at top of door for kitchen exit on north side of building
Hole in or other damage to wall. Water damage and hole in wall behind hot water heater and ice machine
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in water at 78f for rice
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up in between wok and single burner at cook line Debris/food build up under single burner at cook line Grease build up and hanging from pipe of suppression system over woks at cook line
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exit door on north side of building from kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler at cook line and sliding door cooler by walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall under dish machine has a black debris Fan cover in walk in cooler has dust build up
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under hand sink at ware wash area with dish machine Pinhole in faucet at hand sink in side server area, water spraying onto shelf with powders for drinks
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door on north side of building locked during hours of operation
Sep 4, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Lee Buckroth food manager certificate expired on 1/22/25.
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/
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Open/hole in ceiling in back prep area with slicer
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee unisex restroom
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door at kitchen exit door has gap at bottom of door. Main door opened during hours of operation
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. On wall by ice machine
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind ice machine
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon on water at 85f at cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in cooler at cook line Standing water in stand up coke cooler across from ware wash
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in walk in cooler
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Tiles missing on wall in employee restroom
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled in server area
Sep 3, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 25 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 priority4 Intermediate17 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 cutting carrots with no gloves
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over sauce in cooler at cook line Pooled eggs over cooked chicken in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in glue trap on floor under grill at cook line 4 live roaches on table leg of grill on prep table at cook line 1 live roaches on floor under dish machine 10 live roaches in glue trap under cooler at cook line Total 20 live roaches
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Lee Buckroth food manager certificate expired on 1/22/25.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal tray on basin of hand sink at ware wash area with items on tray Plastic bowl in basin of hand sink in back prep area with slicer
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/
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Open/hole in ceiling in back prep area with slicer
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee unisex restroom
Dead roaches on premises. 30 dead roaches in glue trap on floor under grill at cook line 20 dead roaches on glue trap under cooler at cook line 3 dead roaches on floor under dish machine 2 dead roaches on floor in prep area to left of ware wash area Total 55 dead roaches
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door at kitchen exit door has gap at bottom of door. Main door opened during hours of operation
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. On wall by ice machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease and food build up on floor under fryers, grill, griddle area at cook line
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind ice machine
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle at wok
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon on water at 85f at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy grease and food build up under grill and griddle at cook line on table
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in cooler at cook line Standing water in stand up coke cooler across from ware wash
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in walk in cooler
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Tiles missing on wall in employee restroom
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled in server area
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with splitter no vacuum breaker
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/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items held in coolers no date markings
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom doors self closing but not tight fitting
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine soiled
Food stored on floor. Bucket soup in walk in cooler stored on floor Operator moved soup off floor
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of napkins stored on floor back storage area Operator moved off floor
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving rusted and soiled
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in hand wash sink pink room server area Operator removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items throughout establishment coolers no date mark
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom not self closing
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bin of flour Operator removed
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing back door by soup kitchen
Food stored on floor. Cases of oil in storage area on floor Operator moved Case of beef on floor in walk in freezer Operator moved to shelf
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometer in make cooler broken
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Front of shelf with single service soufflé cups not inverted. Operator inverted
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelf rusted
May 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in coolers and freezer not date markings.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap around door
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in-cooler cooler shelf's rustede
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at hand wash station cook line soiled, Wall at dish area soiled and damaged
May 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steaks over sprouts and bottles tea in walk-in-cooler Operator moved steaks
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Make table following items out of temperature per operator from previous day: Cooked beef 54°, cooked shrimp 51°, meatballs 50°, sliced raw beef 49°, raw beef 47°, cooked chicken 48°, raw shrimp 47°, calamari 46°, rice noodles 48°
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts on counter per operator less than 1 hour 70° Operator iced for immediate temperature recovery Make table following items out of temperature per operator from previous day: Cooked beef 54°, cooked shrimp 51°, meatballs 50°, sliced raw beef 49°, raw beef 47°, cooked chicken 48°, raw shrimp 47°, calamari 46°, rice noodles 48
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in coolers and freezer not date markings.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap around door
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soup stored on floor of walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer. Cases of water on floor in back storage area
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in cup of 80° water. Operator took scoop out of water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled in soup kitchen and cook line soiled
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in-cooler cooler shelf's rustede
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at hand wash station cook line soiled, Wall at dish area soiled and damaged
Dec 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 27, 2023Warning 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 not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0 ppm chlorine
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Pink door leading to outside has gap around it.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soup stored on floor of walk-in-freezer Operator moved items
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and hood filters soiled in small soup room. Walls of walk-in-cooler slightly soiled
Sep 11, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak 44, beef 46-50 less than 4 hours. Per operator cooler recently stocked. Sprouts 79 approximately 2 hours. Operator placed product in cooler for immediate temperature recovery
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom door not self closing.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelving units.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at back door when door closed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor along cook line heavily soiled.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Upright freezer along next to 3 door glass cooler door has exposed insulation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 11, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 16 rodent dropping found on floor in dry storage area by bags of rice. Under shelving and behind freezer. 14 rodent droppings found on floor in soup kitchen under drink bag in box, along wall, under shelving. Total of 30 droppings. Operator cleaned up droppings.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak 44°, beef 46-50° less than 4 hours. Per operator cooler recently stocked. Sprouts 79° approximately 2 hours. Operator placed product in cooler for immediate temperature recovery
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. Gave operator form
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in from of hand wash sink.
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. Gave operator form and operator had current employees sign and date form before end of inspection
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom door not self closing.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelving units.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at back door when door closed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor along cook line heavily soiled.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between wall and table
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water less than 135°
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Upright freezer along next to 3 door glass cooler door has exposed insulation
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Single service spoons and fork presented with handles down in cup.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Soap and sponge stored inside hand sink located on soup kitchen.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Gap on sides and over back exit door, exit by walk in freezer.
Hole in or other damage to wall.Hole on wall behind prep table in soup kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Fan covers on walk in cooler have dust.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Multiple walls in soup kitchen.
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.