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Saigon Cafe, located at 3380 Buford Dr F-320, Buford, GA 30519, received a score of 62 points out of a possible 100 points during their 10/26/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
1-2A: .03(2)(a)-(n),(p)
Several risk factor violations were observed during today’s inspection resulting in an unsatisfactory score as a result of an overall lack of active managerial control. It is the responsibility of the person in charge to ensure compliance with the food code by demonstrating active managerial control within their facility. (Pf)
Corrective Actions: could not correct on site
Violation #2:
2-1B: .03(5)(c)
Observed employee return from outside, put on gloves without washing hands, and go into walk-in cooler and grab chicken. Employees must wash hands and exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service articles, and:
1) after touching exposed body parts; 2) after using the toilet room; 3) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; 4)after coughing, sneezing, using tobacco, eating, or drinking; 5) after handling soiled equipment or utensils; 6) during food preparation, as often as needed to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; 7) when switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; 8) before putting on gloves; 9) after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands; 10) a second time when entering the kitchen from using the restroom. (P)
Corrective Actions: Person in Charge (PIC) had employee wash hands and discarded chicken.
Violation #3:
2-2D: .06(2)(o)
Observed PIC dump sanitizer into handwashing sink. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use and not used for purposes other than handwashing. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. (Pf)
Corrective Actions: Handwashing sink was cleaned and sanitized. ***THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION OF SAME CODE PROVISION***
Violation #4:
4-2B: .05(7)(a)1
Observed build up on ice machine. Observed multiple plates stored as clean with food debris still present. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf)
Corrective Actions: PIC had plates washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Ice machine could not be corrected on site.
Violation #5:
6-1D: .04(6)(i)
Observed bean sprouts and garlic in oil without a start and end time. When using time without temperature control (Time Control, TPHC) for a maximum of 4 hours:
1) hot foods shall start at 135°F (57°C) or above and cold foods shall start at 41°F (5°C) or below when removed from temperature control; (P) 2) the food items shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time the food was removed from temperature control; (Pf) 3) foods not cooked and served or consumed within 4 hours of being removed from time control shall be discarded; (P) 4) food in unmarked containers or packages, or marked to exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded; (P) 5) written procedures for TPHC (including methods of compliance with cooling foods is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated) shall be created in advance, kept in the food service establishment, and made available upon the Health Authorities request. (Pf)
Corrective Actions: Food was discarded.
Violation #6:
6-2: .04(6)(g)
Observed cooked chicken curry empanada (made two days ago) in upright freezer without a date mark. Observed two types spring rolls and crab rangoons (made yesterday) in reach in freezer without a date and cooked bourbon chicken (made a week ago) in walk-in freezer without a date mark. Observed cooked chicken and cooked beef ( made yesterday) in prep cooler without a date mark. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety foods prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24-hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date of prep or the date by with the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. (Pf)
Corrective Actions: PIC date marked items.
Violation #7:
15A: .05(1)(a)
Observed shelves made raw, exposed wood being used to hold dry goods and single use items. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: (P) safe (P), durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition. (C)
Corrective Actions: Could not correct on site.
Violation #8:
15C: .05(7)(a)2,3
Observed shelves in walk-in cooler with accumulation of food debris and rust-like substance. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. (C)
Corrective Actions: Could not correct on site.
Violation #9:
17C: .07(5)(a),(b)1,2,3
Observed missing ceiling tiles in dry storage area. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. (C)
Corrective Actions: Could not correct on site.
Additional remarks:
All cold-holding temperatures in compliance unless otherwise noted.
All hot-holding temperatures in compliance unless otherwise noted.
NOTE: Follow-up routine will occur within 10 days. Correct violations or permit may be suspended.
NOTE: Due to score an additional routine inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months.
NOTE: Food coloring is used at this facility.
NOTE: Three (3) or more repeats of the same code provision can result in a permit suspension
PERMIT IS SUSPENDED DUE TO 3RD REPEAT OF 2-2D .06(2)(o) – Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf).
Permit is reinstated after on-site training.
joint inspection with MLS
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