Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota

Last inspected:

2725 Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232
Overview

Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota has been emergency-closed once, on February 25, 2025, for rodent activity. The facility has accumulated 124 violations across 24 inspections since records began, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection — at the statewide average — but high-priority violations appear persistently. Hand washing violations were cited in at least 8 inspections, employee health reporting violations in at least 5 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in at least 4 inspections. The facility has been subject to 2 disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. The most recent inspection on November 18, 2025 documented 18 violations and was completed with no further action required, though the violation count has remained elevated and inconsistent compliance with hand washing, time-temperature control, and approved food sourcing continues to be documented.

Most recent closure: February 25, 2025 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
124Violations
1Closures
$600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 5.2 violations / inspection 5.2 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 08:44:00

Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $600.00

Disciplinary action history for Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2025013737 $400.00 Feb 25, 2025 Miami (Doral)
7--2024047291 $200.00 Jul 17, 2024 Miami (Doral)

Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 5 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

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

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota last inspected?
Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 18, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota last shut down?
Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota was last shut down on February 25, 2025 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 Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota had?
Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota find?
Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota was most recently inspected on November 18, 2025 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota ever been shut down?
Yes, Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
Has Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
How much has Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota been fined?
Little Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine in Sarasota has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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