Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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LITTLE SAIGON CAFE

1975 WELLS RD STE 4 · ORANGE PARK · Clay County · FL 32073

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 16, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3305673
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8209336
DBPR license2000751

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 16, 2023 2:52 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 20, 2023 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority5 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#11High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink tested at 10ppm. Manager remade solution to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee cutting meat, picked up spilled meat from floor with gloved hands, discarded meat and engaged back in prepping food without changing gloves and washing hands.

#13High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple food products stored in grocery bags: in stand up reach in cooler and reach in freezer at front counter.

#14High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 318 rodent droppings: Approximately 90 under rack by soda machine Approximately 100 under soda and ice machines Approximately 80 on shelf under handwash sink at front counter 1 behind floor fan at front display case Approximately 7 on shelf under register at front counter 2 on plastic cover on shelf under front counter by reach in freezer 1 under trash can at front counter by reach in freezer 1 along wall across from restrooms 2 under three compartment sink in kitchen 1 in mens room along wall by handwash sink Approximately 30 behind stand up reach in cooler in kitchen 3 along wall by stove in kitchen by back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts (50F – Cold Holding); shrimp (53F – Cold Holding). Manager stated both products placed in reach in cooler approximately 1.5 hours prior. Manager moved products to freezer. Retemp after approximately 30 minutes on both products: sprouts 38F and shrimp 38F. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#16Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedures available. Provided and discussed DBPR HR 5030-104 with operator. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles and underplating has accumulation of debris.

#18Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl of noodles on handwash sink in kitchen. Employee moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. No proof of food employee reporting responsibilities available. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with operator.

#20Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin and around interior of lid has build up of black mold-like substance.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach behind trash can in ladies restroom. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open can of soda on prep table next to slicer. Employee moved beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of fryer oil next to stand up reach in cooler in kitchen.

#5Basic14-34-4

Basic – Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Interior of ice machine at the top is rusted.

#6Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy available in the establishment.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in kitchen have grease build up. Gaskets on reach in cooler closest to 3 compartment sink are soiled.

#8Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Screen door at back door of kitchen does not close tightly.

#9Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored under sink shelf at front service area stored next to canned goods. Employee moved canned goods. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen have accumulation of debris/grease.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:49 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.