SAIGON SUSHI
1866 14 AVE, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 772.299.5997
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-24. Operator called to renew during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021049579 | Oct 13, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 | $400 |
| 4--2018041170 | Jun 12, 2018 | Sep 6, 2018 | $200 |
| 4--2015046471 | Oct 13, 2015 | Nov 13, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over bean sprouts
No soap provided at handwash sink. Battery dead in dispenser next to 3 bay sink
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with new form
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Reach in freezer
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses at servers station
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Stainless steel cooler at servers station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go containers on floor in storage area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sushi bar
Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked mixed vegetables observed at 49f sitting out. Operator moved to cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood filters
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored next to ice bags used as drink ice in chest freezer. Operator moved bags of ice to another freezer
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef in cook line cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked mixed vegetables observed at 49f sitting out. Operator moved to cooler
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees expired in 2023
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood filters
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish over produce in reach in cooler. Raw chicken over cooked broccoli in cook line cooler
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some certificates expired in 2023
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roaches in white refrigerator. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on shelf above food next to back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup between stove upon floor behind fryers
Food stored outside. Bag of onions stored outside next to AC unit
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are heavily soiled,. Grease buildup between stove and wok
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened drink in white freezer. Employee removed
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups being stored on floor in storage area
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over prepped veggies in cooks line cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice 84f. Found sitting out. Operator states in service for 2 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Rice was move to cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in sink
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Light not functioning. Under hoods
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooks line cooler
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-24. Operator called to renew during inspection
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over prepped vegetables in cook line cooler
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Santi
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice bin
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Feb 22, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables in reach in cooler on cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash 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. Two new employees hired less then 30 days. Emailed form to operator
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and drink on rack stored with food.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In front salad cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over sliced carrots.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Educated operator who translated.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator had a plan, but could not find it. Emailed a new copy
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to dishwasher
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bin of sugar
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over prep table.
Food stored on floor. Noodles.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in freezer. 2. Hood system dirty
Stored food not covered. Shrimp and spring rolls in upright freezer
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices in shaker not labeled.
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.