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LITTLE SAIGON BISTRO LLC

2725 S BENEVA RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3456958
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8756283
DBPR license6804000

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of toothpaste stored above a prep table in the kitchen. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a small reach in cooler: Shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); Chopped lettuce (52F – Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed them around bags of ice and turned down the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 4

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored above food in the front and back of the establishment. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.

#3Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:25 PM.

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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.