SAI GON BAGUETTE
7261 US HWY 19 N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put gloves on without washing their hands and begin engaging in food preparation.
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw beef stored above uncovered container of cooked shrimp in 3 door display cooler.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately: 10+ rodent droppings on floor around water heater next mop sink in enclosed area away from food. 3 rodent droppings behind propane tank store on floor and under prep table storing a counter top fryer next to entrance of mop sink area. 1 rodent dropping on floor next to walk in freezer door. 3 rodent droppings under dry storage racks storing single service napkins, deli sheets, bags of powders and cases of sauces. 1 rodent dropping on floor behind a box of oil under prep table. Employee cleaned areas where rodent droppings are around food. Area around water heater/mop sink is not easily accessible and employees will need more time to move unused equipment and pots to clean and sanitize area.
Intermediate 7
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. PIC Tu Do has no knowledge of Big 6 or symptoms. Inspector observed sign posted at kitchen entrance but PIC is not fluent in English. Inspector discussed Big 6 and associated symptoms with employees. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Inspector emailed DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink in kitchen area. Inspector removed bucket from hand sink to wash their hands to begin conducting the inspection. Pitcher stored inside hand sink in front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse towel in hand sink in kitchen area. Inspector discussed hand sink should only be used for hand washing purposes. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Observed employee training for Tu Do through FRLA SafeStaff. No employee training observed Quynh P. Engaging in food preparation employed since September, and another employee that inspector observed engaging in food preparation at the beginning of the inspection but is currently not in the building to verify employee training.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, cooked chicken, cooked pork, cooked shrimp, cooked beef, beef stock not date marked in 3 door display cooler.
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin interior soiled with yellow and black substance.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup stored on prep table next to stand alone single door freezer.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Buckets of animal stock on floor in walk in cooler. Container of raw meat and container of animal stick stored on floor of prep area. Cases of radish and a bag of carrots stored on the floor next to back door of kitchen.
33-09-4Basic – Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Multiple bags of trash on ground around dumpster area.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall between mop sink and water heater.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked shrimp, cooked short rib, cooked brisket, and cooked chicken stored in 3 door display cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:55 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.