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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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LITTLE SAIGON CAFE

1975 WELLS RD STE 4 · ORANGE PARK · Clay County · FL 32073

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 25, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3501457
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8886927
DBPR license2000751

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 25, 2025 3:03 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 3, 2025 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#9High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes with soap only at three compartment sink. No sanitizer being used. Owner notified and assisted employee to set up sanitizing solution. Employee began to rewash and sanitize dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect at three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bag in direct contact with limes and sauce in reach in cooler. Owner removed both products from grocery bags. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 27 live roaches observed in the following areas; 1 live roach on prep table in kitchen 1 live roach at kitchen door 1 live roach on mop sink 7 live roaches under stand up reach in cooler in kitchen 17 live roaches under grill/wok station **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in warmer in kitchen at 122F. Per owner, rice prepared two hours prior. Owner voluntarily discarded rice. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal scrub pad in handwash sink at front counter. Owner removed scrub pad. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in women's restroom.

#16Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Owner using time controls for cooked tapioca for Boba. Provided DBPR Form HR 5022-100 and DBPR Form HR 5022-090.

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides of ice machine with black mold-like substance.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 35 dead roaches observed in the following areas; 2 dead roaches on kitchen handwash sink 2 dead roaches on wall at kitchen handwash sink 2 dead roaches on mop sink 9 dead roaches under mop sink 1 dead roach on wall under prep table 11 dead roaches on fire extinguisher at three compartment sink 1 dead roach in cobweb to right of back exit door 4 dead roaches under stand up reach in cooler 3 dead roaches in/under front cabinets **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee can of soda on cutting board to flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Owner removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Owner personal food in reach in cooler at front counter stored above customer food.owner moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon for rice in standing water at 72F. Owner removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer for flip top reach in cooler closest to three compartment sink.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving under grill has accumulation of food debris.

#8Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guard in reach in cooler at front counter is soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:40 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
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.