Inspection Report

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

SAIGON SUSHI

1866 14 AVE · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 13, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3119314
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7659588
DBPR license4100448

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 13, 2021 1:45 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 14, 2021 10:29 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Employee drying dishes from dishwasher. Advised to air dry only.

#13High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches on wall at dishwasher, underneath soap dispenser. 1 live at in use steam table-SOUPS, and 2 dead in bag with sanitizer strips.

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. New employee -Selena.

#15Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.sushi bar area framing around drop lights moderately soiled with dust and grease.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler shelves and reach in freezer shelves heavily soiled.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat, keys, wallet and other personal items on shelf above steam table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in dishwasher area with chipped and peeling paint. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-13-4

Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Table under microwave at ice maker covered with pealing shelf paper.

#6Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.80-90°

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and hood filters moderately heavy grease etc. reach in freezer gaskets heavily soiled.

#9Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in 3 bin area, heavily soiled with black mold like substance.

#11Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Table in front of soup area made of bar wood type material, not sealed.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.