SAIGONESE
5100 W COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32808 · 6195607258
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
DEC 23
APR 24
JUN 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
4 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019001058 | Oct 23, 2018 | Apr 11, 2019 | $1,200 |
| 4--2018042274 | Jun 19, 2018 | Sep 19, 2018 | $760 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Employee removed paper towels on top of shrimp,mint and spinach in reach in cooler in prep area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label. See stop sale. Employee discarded all containers with oysters and clams with no tags.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed colander from hand sink in server prep area.
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Employee removed all cardboard from shelves in walk in cooler.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Employee removed cardboard from shelves in dry storage area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Employee removed containers of beef and pork from the floor in walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed knives from In between prep tables and took them to dish area to be cleaned.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee poured water out of containers of utensils on cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee removed towels from tables throughout kitchen.
Jun 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over vegetables in prep cooler. Operator immediately corrected
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Small clear door cooler: creamy cheese 46F cold holding overnight per operator. Operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cooler: sprouts 45F cold holding in wait station cooler less thsn 4hrs. Operator moved to other cooler for temperature recovery Small clear door cooler: creamy cheese 46F cold holding overnight per operator. Operator discarded, butter 46F cold holding. Less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately put in walk in cooler for temperature recovery.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at entry to kitchen has food debris.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw beef, shrimp, on Pho menu
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At tea station
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. On clams, operator discarded
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles at hand sink in kitchen Water and degreeser
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple Employee drinks on prep tables. Operator immediately removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone, keys on prep table. Operator immediately removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple containers of food in floor in walk in cooler and freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle. Operator immediately removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Side of fryers - hood filters
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored.personal medical supplies with condiments and single service items at bar. Manager removed.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. peanut sauce w/ butter (59F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (59F - Cold Holding); shrimp rolls (79F - Cold Holding). On counter less than 4 hours. Implementation of time control during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form. Filled out form with operator and implemented time control.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Chicken and other items pulled from freezer in walk-in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinks, phone and lunch on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed
Food stored on floor. Chicken in walk-in cooler. Staff picked it up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves over cook line cooler. Under prep table on cook line. Fan cover in walk-in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without properly cooling the food to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. beef broth (57F - Cooling) from yesterday.
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. Employees signed at time of inspection
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Pork and other items in walk-in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In ingredient bin with sugar
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several drink cups for employees on expo station. Manager removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes and cell phone on prep tables. Manager removed
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over ware washing. Manager removed.
Food stored on floor. Beef in walk-in freezer Pot of broth in walk-in cooler
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager stood up scoop
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of prep table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves, and gaskets have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Staff added to bucket
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.