SAIGON SANDWICH
4595 NORTHLAKE BLVD STE 101, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33418 · 561-631-8379
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, cooked pork belly (88F - Hot Holding), operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat item to 165F.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At kitchen, employee not properly sanitizing dishes. Advised operator to not use dishes/equipment until properly sanitized.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, cooked pork belly (88F - Hot Holding), operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat item to 165F.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler, soups prepared onsite and held over 24 hours with no date marking. Advised operator of proper date marking.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At cookline- non food grade paper towels lining container of cooked shrimp- operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw sausage stored over cooked rice wrapped in banana leaves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler server - Creamer 48F- cold holding, Whipping cream 48F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out out of temperature for 25 minutes- operator removed and stored.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser not labeled.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple food items at front counter cooler with any of the required labeling.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 23, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Feb 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw chicken stored over sausage- operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At pizza station reach in cooler- sausege 45-46F- cold holding, meatballs 45-46F- cold holding, marinara sauce 44-46F- cold holding, cooked onions 44-46F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator placed ice to quick chill.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open bottle of water/soda on cutting board at prep area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor.
Aug 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observe door not closing well at pizza flip top refrigerator.
Aug 28, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at front counter tomato sauce (70F - Cold Holding) Operator stated less then 2 hours and returned to refrigerator. Observe at Pizza flip top refrigerator; mozzarella cheese,sausage,ricotta cheese,sliced tomatoes (44-45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that door was broken and tape it shut.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at pizza oven hand sink. Operator placed paper towel at 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. I emailed operator form.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe cloudy substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Equipment in poor repair. Observe door not closing well at pizza flip top refrigerator.
Food stored on floor. Observe box's of soda stored on floor in rear of store.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe grease behind mixer and stoves.
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