Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

LITTLE SAIGON BISTRO VIETNAMESE CUISINE

2725 BENEVA RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 25, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3581873
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10783392
DBPR license6804000

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 25, 2025 11:31 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 26, 2025 8:44 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#5High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bags in direct contact with food product in their reach and walk in coolers. Operator placed them in food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over limes in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings under their triple sink in the kitchen. Observed approximately 2 rodent droppings on the floor of the cook line. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings on the floor of the back dry storage area. Observed approximately 2 rodent droppings on the floor Operator started to sweep and mop the areas, and operator at this time has contacted pest control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a canister of rat repellent stored next to clean dishes on the cook line. Operator removed the canister. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed them use their hand wash sink to defrost shrimp. Operator removed the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on their ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cutting boards with grooves. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed numerous employee items stored above and on clean dishes and boxes of single service items. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed them missing floor tiles at the triple sink. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:40 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.