Great Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant, 130 - 5802 E Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Great Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant
Address: 130 - 5802 E Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, Virginia
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: Aug 5, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

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Details / Comments

  • 3-501.13 - Repeat Improper methods used to thaw squid. Squid was observed sitting in a pan of water on the counter.
  • 4-205.10 - The following items are intended for household uses and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment: Microwave
  • 4-501.114 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.Chlorine sanitizer for dishwasher observed at 10ppm. A maintenance person was called out. Use 3-vat sink until machine has been repaired
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the sandwich unit door gaskets and pan shelf had accumulations of grime and debris.
August 05, 2009Routine13Details / Comments
6-501.111 - Critical Repeat Harborage conditions exist. Observed live roaches in kitchen. Pest control service is in use (Brown Exterminating).February 07, 2009Follow-up10Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the all refrigerated units.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Repeat The raw animal food on display is stored in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food in walk-in and sandwich unit.
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 3-304.14 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. The wiping cloth sanitizer was dirty.
  • 3-501.13 - Repeat Improper methods used to thaw quail and shrimp.
  • 3-501.16 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Shrimp, chicken and pork chops cold holding at improper temperatures. Voluntarily discarded.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical Repeat The potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration units is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 4-501.14 - The compartment(s) or drainboards of the 3 compartment sink are heavily soiled.
  • 4-601.11 - Critical Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: ice machine, microwave, fridge gaskets and inside sandwich unit.
  • 4-602.13 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the front line (walls, equipment, sides of equipment), under stove, 3 vat sink, shelving and floors had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 5-402.13 - Critical Sewage coming up from floor drain.
  • 6-501.111 - Critical Harborage conditions exist. Observed live roaches in kitchen. Pest control service is in use (Brown Exterminating).
February 06, 2009Routine65Details / Comments
  • 3-305.11 - Repeat Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Kitchen wall under dishwasher is not maintained in good repair.
July 02, 2008Follow-up02Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11 a.18.1-17 II - Critical Repeat A food service employee FHC expired.
  • 3-302.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw chicken defrosting on sink over fresh fish, raw shrimp.
  • 3-304.11 - Critical Food in contact with soiled equipment or utensils.Preparing food on cutting board on garbage can.
  • 3-304.12 - Repeat In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
  • 3-304.14 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3-305.11 - Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor.
  • 3-501.13 - Improper methods used to thaw , MEAT, FISH/SEAFOOD and POULTRY.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) FOOD in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 4-204.120 - Condensate drains in walk-in separated and condensation leaking on food. Voluntary discarded food.
  • 4-302.12 - Temperature measuring device was not working.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the plate storage counter had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 4-903.11 - Repeat pots and pans were found stored on floor under sink..
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Kitchen wall under dishwasher is not maintained in good repair.Hand sink in kitchen is comings loose from wall.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
June 17, 2008Routine410Details / Comments
  • 3-202.15 - Critical Food in walk-in stored in open cans.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Repeat Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers in the walk-in, on the condiment shelf.
  • 3-304.12 - In-use utensils stored with no handles in food storage containers.
  • 3-304.14 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 4-302.14 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-501.11 - Repeat Ice Machine was observed leaking.Hand sink is not secure to wall.
  • 4-903.11 - Clean TABLEWARE were not observed stored uncovered.
  • 4-903.11 - Pots were found stored on the floor below the sink..
  • 6-301.11 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing sink.
  • 6-501.110 - Employees are not using the dressing rooms or lockers provided. Employees storing personnel items on single service items.
  • 6-501.16 - Repeat Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
March 10, 2008Routine29Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11 a.18.1-17 II - Critical Repeat A food service employee was working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
  • 4-501.11 - Handsink in kitchen was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.Handsink not secured to wall.
  • 6-501.11 - Walls behind dishwasher is not maintained in good repair.
  • 6-501.16 - Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
November 28, 2007Routine13Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11 a.18.1-17 II - Critical A food service employee was working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
  • 3-302.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The raw animal food on display is stored in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).
  • 4-501.12 - The cutting board(s) are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 6-202.12 - Ventilating system designed so make-up air or exhaust vents contaminate contact surfaces, equipment, or utensils.Filter hoods missing.
July 09, 2007Routine22Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk in.
  • 3-307.11 - Nozzles on soft drink dispenser found dirty
November 14, 2006Routine11Details / Comments
  • 3-304.12 - Repeat Dispensing utensils improperly stored between.
  • 4-501.11 - The door gasket of the walk in is damaged.
  • 4-601.11 - Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: cutting boards.
July 17, 2006Routine03Details / Comments
4-601.11 - Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: soft drink dispenser nozzles and slicer.April 03, 2006Routine01Details / Comments
  • 2-301.12 - Critical Improper handwashing procedures observed.
  • 2-301.15 - A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in a food preparation sink or a sink used for utensil washing.
  • 3-304.12 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Improper dispensing utensils (bowl) and improperly stored between use in dry goods (flour).
  • 3-304.14 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 4-204.112 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the Pepsi #2 refrigeration unit.
  • 4-501.14 - The mechanical warewashing machine spray nozzles are soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
December 19, 2005Routine15Details / Comments
  • 3-101.11 - Critical Cauliflower is unsound or spoiled.
  • 3-304.12 - Repeat Improper dispensing utensils being used and improperly stored between use in the dry goods.
  • 3-304.14 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 4-102.11 - Repeat Observed use of unapproved food storage bags (containers)/food contact material (garbage bags and other unapproved plastic bags).
  • 4-202.18 - Grease extraction filters in the hood system are missing and grease laden vapors are being allowed to enter the stack.
  • 4-204.112 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the beverage coolers.
  • 4-603.13 - Utensils were observed loaded into the warewashing machine improperly.
  • 6-301.12 - Corrected During Inspection No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing station in kitchen.
  • 6-501.12 - Kitchen floor noted in need of cleaning.
September 07, 2005Routine18Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in refrigeration unit.
  • 3-302.11 - Critical Damaged, spoiled or recalled food stored in a location that may cause contamination (spoiled food stored with good food). (CORRECTED DURING THIS INSPECTION).
  • 3-302.12 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 3-304.12 - Improper dispensing utensil being used (bowl) and dispensing utensils improperly stored between use in the dry goods.
  • 3-501.13 - Repeat Improper methods used to thaw shrimp.
  • 4-302.14 - Repeat There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-601.11 - Corrected During Inspection Observed accumulations of soil deposits and debris on the following food contact surfaces: Food slicer and grinder.
  • 4-903.11 - Single service articles and tableware were found stored near the handwashing station and could be exposed to splash.
June 02, 2005Routine16Details / Comments
  • 2-301.12 - Critical Improper handwashing procedures observed.
  • 2-301.14 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
  • 2-301.15 - A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in a food preparation sink or a sink used for utensil washing.
  • 2-303.11 - Employees wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
  • 3-501.13 - Improper methods used to thaw meat/poultry.
  • 4-102.11 - Repeat Observed use of plastic grocery bags as a food storage container.
  • 4-302.14 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-703.11 - Critical No sanitizer concentration of chemical sanitizer being used in the sanitize basin.
March 04, 2005Routine35Details / Comments
  • 3-305.11 - Corrected During Inspection Food stored on the floor in walk-in freezer.
  • 4-102.11 - Corrected During Inspection Food being stored in plastic grocery bags in refrigeration units.
  • 6-403.11 - Corrected During Inspection Area designated for employee to eat, drink, and use tobacco is located so that it does not protect food items, equipment and single service/use articles from contamination
December 17, 2004Routine03Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. November 12, 2004Pre-Opening00Details / Comments

August 05, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All violations discussed with the owner. Dishwasher is not to be used until the unit has been repaired. All food was observed at the proper temperature.

February 07, 2009 (Follow-up)


Violation: 6-501.111 - Critical Repeat Harborage conditions exist. Observed live roaches in kitchen. Pest control service is in use (Brown Exterminating).
Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
Comments:
Violations corrected. Owner called a pest control company to abate the pest problem. Owner also sealed any cracks in the walls and floor. Recommended for permit renewal

February 06, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Observed sewage coming from floor drain. Establishment voluntarily closed. Will reopen once drains have bene repaired and kitchen has been cleaned and sanitized.

July 02, 2008 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed repeat violations and corrections. Discussed temperature charts.

June 17, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed all violations and corrections with Kitchen Manager\owner. Follow up inspection will be conducted.

March 10, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed all violations and corrections with Manager. Discussed posting a consumer advisor on menu. Talked about temperature charts.

November 28, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed violations and corrections with manager. Very good operation, Recommended for permit.

July 09, 2007 (Routine)


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November 14, 2006 (Routine)


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July 17, 2006 (Routine)


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April 03, 2006 (Routine)


Violation: 4-601.11 - Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: soft drink dispenser nozzles and slicer.
Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.

December 19, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Temperature charts are not being maintained properly.

September 07, 2005 (Routine)


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June 02, 2005 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Maintain temperature charts for all refrigeration units.

March 04, 2005 (Routine)


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December 17, 2004 (Routine)


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November 12, 2004 (Pre-Opening)

Comments:
Recommended for permit. Recommended splash guard be installed at the handwashing station near food prep sink and a backflow preventor be installed at the utility sink where water hose is attached.

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