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SAIGON PARIS BISTRO

12995 S CLEVELAND AVE #118, Fort Myers FL 33907 · 9362233

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats183
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4604707
Grade history
NOV 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler; raw ground beef stored over raw pork. Operator removed raw ground beef to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2017005668Jan 18, 2017Apr 27, 2017$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tiles missing at back storage.
Basic/36-36-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken near walk in cooler door.
Basic/36-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at back storage area.
Basic/36-73-4
Show the remaining 4 findings ▾
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish rack soiled with mold like substance near dish machine.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler 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. Salt container not labeled near cook line. Operator labeled salt container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Hole on walk-in cooler floor.
Basic/36-17-5
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable at walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-12-4
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed the bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable at walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-12-4
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of hood soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour containers not labeled at dry storage. Operator labeled the containers.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw beef stored over cooked meatballs. Operator removed raw beef to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler; raw ground beef stored over raw pork. Operator removed raw ground beef to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored food containers inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Pasta boxes left open at dry storage. Operator covered pasta boxes.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler floor in disrepair with hole.
Basic/36-17-5
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind the cooking equipment soiled with grease.
Basic/36-27-5
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Soiled floor at back storage area.
Basic/36-10-4
Nov 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 7, 2024 · Time Extended
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 7, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over cooked mashed potatoes. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Reach in cooler nearby kitchen entrance; 1 pound of raw ground beef (51F - Cold Holding); 1 pound of raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); 3 pounds of raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items placed in Reach in cooler 2 days before the inspection.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Reach in cooler nearby kitchen entrance; raw ground beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items placed in Reach in cooler 2 days before the inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Smallest cutting board soiled with mold like substance. Operator voluntarily discarded cutting board.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Provided operator health reporting agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice at dry storage. Operator removed the bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Rice bag stored on floor at dry storage. Operator removed rice bag to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at prep station. Operator removed wiping cloth.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Scoop handle in contact with flour. Operator placed scoop at proper storage.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with tomatoes in walk in cooler.
High priority/14-31-5
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. Operator completed form before leaving inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked soups, precooked meats,and noodles not date marked in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in employee restroom.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom.
Basic/32-04-4
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed interior of microwave in beverage/wait station rusting.
Basic/14-13-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at kitchen entrance.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on shelving and on floor in back dry storage area near air handling unit.
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed women's main stall restroom toilet not flushing.
Basic/29-08-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic/21-10-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in women's restroom.
Basic/29-20-5
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wooden particle board breaking apart behind three compartment sink.
Basic/36-30-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar/salt bins.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.