Inspection Report

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LITTLE SAIGON

16752 N MIAMI AVE · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 331696033

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3343981
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8363241
DBPR license2325620

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at 0ppm.

#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked pasta, inside walk in cooler, employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee not changing gloves as needed, instructed employee during inspection.

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate11-27-4

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. Provided form during inspection.

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled

#16Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Lily Tao certificate expired.

#17Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 10

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in units at kitchen area.

#3Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in freezer, employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in units at kitchen area.

#10Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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