Saigon Coffee and Sandwiches
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Saigon Coffee and Sandwiches, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “dead roaches on premises” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat sweet and sour sauces in reach-in cooler in prep area. Operator removed raw shelled eggs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed half and half (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on front service line. Operator stated the carton was placed in there today. Operator removed and placed in nearby cooler until cooler able to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Also, cheese danish (44F - Cold Holding) in front display cooler on front counter. Door way not fully closed. Operator lowered temp of cooler to chill danish **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in hand wash sink at front service line. Operator melted ice and cleaned hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu board and to go menus have Vietnamese Egg Coffee without a disclosure that egg is raw egg yolk. Operator stated she will have menu board and to go menus changed by her spouse. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler on front service line unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temp of cooler at 57F. Observed large mass of ice over fan.
14-74-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under shelf in prep area. Operator cleaned it up and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
55
Jan 1, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 31, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 7 live roaches in the following areas: 1 live below stovetop 1 live under large standup oven 1 live on glue trap behind ice machine 1 live under hand wash sink near triple sink 1 live under hand wash sink on front service line 2 live next to mat in front of triple sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: Observed 6 total live roaches in following areas: 1 live on floor in front cashier area near coffee machine 4 live on ceiling tile above reach in freezer in kitchen area 1 live on top of dish washer machine **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 26 dead roaches in the following areas: 4 behind reach-in coolers next to sandwich make station 1 on shelf with box of single service wrapped containers 2 under stand up oven 2 under equipment next to fryer 2 under hand wash sink near triple sink 4 behind ice machine 1 under ladder near back door 4 under triple sink 6 in the misc roach glue traps in back kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: Observed total of 1 dead live roach on floor under back kitchen prep table **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Dec 30, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 7 live roaches in the following areas: 1 live below stovetop 1 live under large standup oven 1 live on glue trap behind ice machine 1 live under hand wash sink near triple sink 1 live under hand wash sink on front service line 2 live next to mat in front of triple sink **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed gap at back door, area not protected and vermin present.
35B-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 26 dead roaches in the following areas: 4 behind reach-in coolers next to sandwich make station 1 on shelf with box of single service wrapped containers 2 under stand up oven 2 under equipment next to fryer 2 under hand wash sink near triple sink 4 behind ice machine 1 under ladder near back door 4 under triple sink 6 in the misc roach glue traps in back kitchen area **Warning**
35A-03-4
78
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect next to hand wash sink nearest mop sink.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag used in direct contact of vegetables and beef in reach-in cooler and reach in freezer in prep area.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs in reach-in cooler in prep area stored over unwashed produce. Operator removed raw shelled eggs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed slicer in prep area not stored at least 6 inches above floor.
24-26-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on oven in prep area and handles on bread oven in prep area soiled. Also, handles on reach-in coolers in prep area soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat in triple sink thawing in pan of standing water. Operator turned water on to continue thawing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in drain under triple sink. Drain started to drain slowly. Operator plunged drain during this inspection and all water drained. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-19-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box with wrapped sleeves of single service plastic bowls and lids stored on floor next to bread oven and aluminum pans on shelf near dishwasher not inverted. Operator removed to properly store single service items and inverted aluminum pans on shelf above dishwashing machine **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
50
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of Lysol wipes stored next to single use cups on shelf below front counter. Also, container of Clorox wipes stored next to single use cups and aluminum foil on top of ice machine. Operator removed Lysol wipes and Clorox wipes to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liver pate (58F - Cold Holding) stored in top of reach-in cooler above chill line of cooler. Operator placed in bottom of cooler to chill. Rechecked at end of inspection at 45F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over ready to eat ham in reach in freezer in kitchen area- not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed raw beef to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator working at front service line making coffee, then went to kitchen area and placed gloves on without washing hands. Also, employee touching phone in office, then put gloves on the make sandwich. Discussed with operator.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training during this inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at front counter blocked by dish tack full of cups and miscellaneous utensils. Also, hand wash sink next to mop sink blocked by pans and containers being stored in hand wash sink. Operator cleared hand wash sink at front service line. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense rice in container stored in kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple bowls and pans on shelf above triple sink not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container with rice stored on floor under hand wash sink next to reach-in cooler in kitchen area. Operator removed container of rice to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in men's or women's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocado not washed prior to cutting. Sticker still adhered to avocado.
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with single use deli paper stored on floor under prep table in kitchen area.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain under triple sink draining very slowly.
29-19-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand wash sink next to reach-in cooler in kitchen area leaking.
29-11-4
30
Oct 7, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to provide a probe thermometer. Operator stated she will purchase one.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide quaternary test strips for sanitizer.
16-37-1
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saigon Coffee and Sandwiches last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saigon Coffee and Sandwiches on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saigon Coffee and Sandwiches?
Across the inspection record, “dead roaches on premises” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Saigon Coffee and Sandwiches.
How does Saigon Coffee and Sandwiches compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Saigon Coffee and Sandwiches most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Saigon Coffee and Sandwiches' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Saigon Coffee and Sandwiches have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Saigon Coffee and Sandwiches means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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