LITTLE SAIGON CAFE
1975 WELLS RD STE 4 · ORANGE PARK · Clay County · FL 32073
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed beef and chicken stored on top of ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler across from three compartment sink. Operator rearranged all to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 42 rodent droppings; 5 under stand up reach in cooler in kitchen 2 under reach in cooler across from wok station 1 to left of mens restroom toilet 30 in women's restroom 1 under sink at front counter to right of bottled waters 1 to left of sink at front counter 2 in display case door track at front counter Operator began to remove rodent droppings during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs on shelf above reach in cooler at 76F. Per employee, eggs removed from refrigerator approximately 20 minutes prior. Employee moved eggs to reach in cooler. Observed beef (66F – Cold Holding); shrimp (56F – Cold Holding); beef (51F – Cold Holding); chicken (59F – Cold Holding); cabbage (66F – Cold Holding); sprouts (69F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from wok station. Per employee, all items placed in reach in cooler approximately 1.5 hours prior. Operator moved all items to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded faucet outside back exit is missing a vacuum breaker.
Intermediate 10
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on both reach in coolers and two white cutting boards hanging at three compartment sink has black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed noodles and sponge in handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed items. Observed employee at handwash sink at front counter dump debris from serving tray into sink. Operator spoke with employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs listed as a side and pork chop dinner served with sunny side up egg is not identified on the menu. Also, Consumer advisory notice missing. Operator posted sign during inspection. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips available for establishment.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen and in men's restroom.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available for the establishment.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof available in establishment. Person in charge states another manager has the certificates and they are not in the establishment. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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 available. Provided and discussed DBPR HR 5030-103 with operator. **Repeat Violation**
16-28-4Intermediate – One-compartment/utility sink used for warewashing. Observed and confirmed with operator evidence of washing dishes in one compartment utility sink at front counter.
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides of ice machine has black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler across from wok station ambient temperature 70F. Observed standing water in bottom of unit and 2 pans with water near back of unit.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches; 1 under stand up reach in cooler in kitchen 1 to left of wok station 1 behind hand wash sink in kitchen 1 to left of the utility sink at front counter 1 behind trash can in mens restroom Operator began to clean dead roaches during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf above reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle at wok station. Employee moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer present in reach in cooler across from wok station.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Not available. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket across from wok station is soiled. Ice machine gasket soiled. Reach in refrigerator gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exterior door is missing self closing device and does not close tightly. **Repeat Violation**
24-17-4Basic – Silverware/utensils/plates/dishes dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee using dry wiping cloth to dry washed plates. Spoke with employee to ensure air-drying of all dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Across from wok station.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer wiping cloth solution bucket stored on floor by three compartment sink and on floor at front counter sink. Operator moved both to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:40 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.