How many health inspections has SAIGON CAFE had?

SAIGON CAFE has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SAIGON CAFE ever been shut down?

Yes, SAIGON CAFE has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at SAIGON CAFE?

The most frequently cited violations at SAIGON CAFE are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

SAIGON CAFE

5118 GALL BLVD, Zephyrhills, FL 33542

Pasco County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SAIGON BAY RESTAURANT, LLC · License: SEA6101927

SAIGON CAFE in Zephyrhills, FL has 24 inspections on record with 160 total violations (6.7 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

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Data current as of May 20, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for SAIGON CAFE
Date	Reason	Reopened
Oct 27, 2015	Roach activity	08:51:00

Inspection History (24)

May 20, 2025 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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V03 Employee health reporting

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V23 Chemical properly stored

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