New Saigon Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 11, 2022
47
Score
New Saigon Restaurant, located at 985 Bennington St in East Boston, MA, underwent a high-risk inspection on October 11, 2022. This inspection resulted in two critical, two major, and five minor violations. Previous inspections for this Southeast Asian establishment have predominantly been medium-risk.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 11, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
47
Sep 22, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
47
May 9, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
61
Apr 27, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
61
Violations — Oct 11, 2022 Inspection
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler assembling garnishes for a noodle dish with bare hands / Discontinue bare hand contact with RTE foods
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Food handlers unable to wash hands due to blocked hand sink / Ensure proper hand washing at all times.
590.002/2-301.12-P
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knife stored in between equipment / Discontine and store as described below.
590.003/3-304.12-C
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Mung bean sprouts 75F Garlic in oil mixture 60F both sitting out at room temperature for 1 hour / Food returned to refrigeration to cool back down / Provide 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of stand up reach in freezer and refrigeration units with visible soils and food debris / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink blocked by boxes and dolly / Remove and ensure the hand sink remains free and clear at all times.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cardboard from counter
590.006/6-101.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in August 2022 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP. Exterior of hood vents with visible grease build up / clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Walls and floors with visible soils / Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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