Saigon Cafe

5118 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL 33542 · Permanent Food Service · License 6101927

B
Grade B
Safety score 89 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 5, 2026

What drove the grade

Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.High priority · fixed by the Aug 5 follow-up · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 28 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed by the Aug 5 follow-up), 2 intermediate, 2 basic
    -11
  • Safety score89

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

5 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitAug 5, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    All earlier violations corrected.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitJul 28, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    5 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.

      Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0ppm with machine actively being used at time of inspection. Directed operator to set up manual sanitation in the three compartment sink.

    Intermediate2

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

      No test kit for chlorine sanitizing dishmachine.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Soda dispensing nozzles soiled with an accumulation of slime and underneath dispensing machine.

    Basic2

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.

      Multiple areas with utensils in standing water. Water measured at 74°F. Operator removed items.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in boba/drink station.

      Operator removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized2
In-use utensils properly stored1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Dishwashing facilities and test kits1