Saigon Bowl in Clearwater

Last inspected:

2129 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33765
Overview

Saigon Bowl in Clearwater has accumulated 374 violations across 41 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.1 per visit. The facility was shut down five times for rodent and roach activity. State records show 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,600 in fines, with the largest penalty at $800. The most frequently cited violations involve proper ventilation, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisories.

Most recent closure: June 17, 2024 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

42Inspections
382Violations
5Closures
$1,600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Saigon Bowl in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 9.1 violations / inspection 9.1 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.14 violations / inspection 6.14 county average
This Facility 5 emergency closures 5 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Saigon Bowl in Clearwater: Emergency Closure History (5)

Emergency closure history for Saigon Bowl in Clearwater
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 10:37:00
Roach & rodent activity 10:37:00
Roach activity 10:11:00
Rodent activity 15:01:00
Rodent activity 09:56:00

Saigon Bowl in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)

Total fines on record: $1,600.00

Disciplinary action history for Saigon Bowl in Clearwater
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2024029436 $400.00 Apr 17, 2024 Tampa
3--2024035456 $800.00 Jun 17, 2024 Miami (Doral)
3--2020037132 Jul 23, 2020 Fort Lauderdale
3--2019056005 $400.00 Oct 23, 2019 Miami (Doral)

Saigon Bowl in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (42)

— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections29 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 4 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections23 violations · 11 high priority
— 5 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 8 inspections49 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 5 inspections39 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

Saigon Bowl in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saigon Bowl in Clearwater last inspected?
Saigon Bowl in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Saigon Bowl in Clearwater last shut down?
Saigon Bowl in Clearwater was last shut down on June 17, 2024 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Saigon Bowl in Clearwater?
The most frequently cited violations at Saigon Bowl in Clearwater are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Saigon Bowl in Clearwater had?
Saigon Bowl in Clearwater has had 42 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Saigon Bowl in Clearwater find?
Saigon Bowl in Clearwater was most recently inspected on April 27, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Saigon Bowl in Clearwater ever been shut down?
Yes, Saigon Bowl in Clearwater has been emergency-closed 5 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V09 (No contamination) mean?
Violation 09 (No contamination) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/09.
Has Saigon Bowl in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Saigon Bowl in Clearwater has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,600.00 in fines.
How much has Saigon Bowl in Clearwater been fined?
Saigon Bowl in Clearwater has been fined a total of $1,600.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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