Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SAIGON BOWL

2129 DREW ST · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3424208
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8656206
DBPR license6207174

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 17, 2024 12:45 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 18, 2024 10:37 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#12High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged – raw chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer

#13High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings on dry storage area dishwashing area 5 rodent droppings in storage area near back door exit **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less in placed in reach in cooler . Manager placed eggs on ice **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 11

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water in food prep area next to walk in cooler

#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.in back kitchen

#4Basic29-18-4

Basic – Floor drain cover missing by back exit door

#5Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in freezer Cracked floor tiles at cook line

#6Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin in front line area

#7Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area

#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Packaged frozen meat stored on floor in walk in cooler.

#10Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe under handwashing sink at cook line

#11Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100 ppm quaternary in frontline area

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.