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SAIGON SANDWICH

8730 49 ST N STE 11, Pinellas Park FL 33782

Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6215899
Grade history
SEP 23
MAR 25
APR 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - butter (50F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Butter 48F, operator voluntarily discarded Time Extended
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Plastic containers of pate thawing at room temp, moved to cooler
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - steam bun containing pork (72F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hours, moved to cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - butter (50F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Butter 48F, operator voluntarily discarded Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on prep line
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Time Extended
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. A wall was constructed next to restroom dividing front and rear of restaurant. Pool table was removed and additional reach in freezers and dry storage shelves were added. An office was also constructed at rear of restaurant next to exit doors. No ice machine observed. Countertop oven added next to work top refrigerator behind front counter.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Per plan review, plans not yet approved due to unapproved ceiling tiles over kitchen and storage room. Discussed options for compliance with operator Time Extended
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles over kitchen
Basic/36-37-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep line
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Time Extended

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.