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Saigon District One

599 Crossing Drive

Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Saigon District One last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 26, 2026. The result listed by Boulder County Public Health was “Reinspection Required”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 7 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
6 inspections on record, from Feb 11, 2026 to Aug 26, 2026.
Has Saigon District One ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 11, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Re-Inspection

Aug 26, 2026

Reinspection Required

7 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

2-102.11 Demonstration of Knowledge. The kitchen staff were not able to answer basic food safety questions. The person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of food safety knowledge and practices. Educated on site.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) The facility does not have proof of having a CFPM. Person in charge doesn't have a CFPM. Facility will provide proof.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode —Handwashing

Official Wording

6-301.11- The hand sink in the kitchen did not have hand soap available. Dispensing soap container was clogged. Hand sinks shall provide hand soap and paper towels at all times. Provided hand soap.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

3-101.11 safe unadulterated and honestly presented. Observed food covered in crystal ice inside the walk-in in cooling unit. The walk-in freezer's door was not closing all the way and all food was covered in ice. Food shall be maintained in good condition and unadultered. Discarded food.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode —Chemicals

Official Wording

7-102.11 Common Name - observed two spray containers in the front service area with no label and holding a chemical solution. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. Person in charge immediately labeled containers

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
notedCode —Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

6-501.114 Maintaining premises, unnecessary items and litter. Facility has unnecessary items and equipment throughout the facility that need to be removed. The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation of maintenance of the establishments, such as equipment that is non. Functional or no longer used. Removed all unnecessary equipment.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

6-303.11 Lightning. The room behind the the cooking line where the flour is being stored does not have lighting at all. Light intensity shall be at least a 108 lux at a distance of 75 cm about the floor in dry food storage areas and in other areas, in rooms, during periods of cleaning and food prep. Provide lights in this room.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boulder County Public Health, Aug 26, 2026 · Original Source

Re-Inspection

Aug 3, 2026

Reinspection Required

7 recorded violations

notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

2-102.11 Demonstration of knowledge. Most staff do not know basic food safety knowledge such as bare hand contact, cross contamination and food temperatures. Owner is knowledgeable but wasn't present at the beginning of the inspection. All staff shall demonstrate basic food safety knowledge. Will provide link for online food safety class

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) The facility does not have proof of having a CFPM. Owner took class but not the exam yet. Facility will provide proof.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode —Handwashing

Official Wording

3-301.11 Bare Hand Contact. Observed an employee take some cooked rice with his bare hands. Ready to eat foods shall never be touched with bare hands. Always use utensils, deli tissue or tongs. Talked to owner and staff about never using bare hands when handling ready to eat foods.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode —Handwashing

Official Wording

6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision - Hand sinks by the cooking line and the bar had no paper towels. All Hand sinks shall provide paper towels at all times. Talked to owner and he will be ordering supplies today.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

3-302.11 Food properly separated. Observed ready to eat foods such as egg rolls and cooked chicken stored inside the walk-in in cooling unit next to and below raw animal food. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage. Talked to manager about storing properly to avoid cross contamination.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

3-501.16 Hot Hold. Observed time/temperature control foods in the cold bar at 47F such as cooked beef and chicken, cooked rice, and soups. All foods ranging from 90F to 120F. Time/temperature control for food safety shall be maintained at 135F or above at all times during hot holding. All foods had been cooked in the morning, less than 2 hours, however hot held equipment was not set up at the proper temperature. Set up food to be maintained at proper temperature.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

3-501.16 Cold Hold. Observed time/temperature control foods in the cold bar at 47F such as cooked meats and raw oysters in the cooling unit at the end of cooking line. Time/temperature control for food safety shall be maintained at 41F or lower at all times during cold holding. Staff stated the cooling units have not been working for several days. They will not use these units for time/temperature control foods until the cooling units are properly working.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boulder County Public Health, Aug 3, 2026 · Original Source

Re-Inspection

Jul 9, 2026

Reinspection Required

6 recorded violations

notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

3-101.11 Safe Food. Observed inside the walk-in cooling unit, a bucket with broth completely covered on the top with mold. Food that is unsafe shall be discarded. Talked to PIC to discard broth.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

2-102.11 Knowledge demonstration. The person in charge (PIC) is not knowledgeable of basic food safety practices such as date marking, thawing methods and storing food on the floor. The PIC shall be able to answer all questions regarding food safety during an inspection. Educated PIC

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager CFPM. The facility doesn't have a CFPM on staff while operating. The person in charge shall be a CFPM who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an. Accredited program. Owner will provide certificate.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

3-302.11 Food Separation to avoid cross-contamination. Observed food items being stored sitting directly over raw eggs on the shell inside the cooling unit across from the cooking line. Animal foods shall be properly stored to avoid cross contamination and prevent foodborne illnesses. Talked to cook and he immediately removed and discarded the food items.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

3-501.13 Thawing. Observed raw meat inside the prep sink outside the walk-in cooling unit being thawed out at room temperature. Time/temperature control for food safety shall be properly thawed out using a proper thawing method. Talked to PIC and discussed different proper ways to thaw food.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

3-305.11 Food Storage. Observed food inside the walk-in cooling and freezer units being stored directly on the floor. Food shall be stored 6 inches above the floor at all times. Talked to PIC and he will immediately remove all food from the floor.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boulder County Public Health, Jul 9, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 17, 2026

Reinspection Required

8 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager CFPM. The facility doesn't have a CFPM on staff. The person in charge shall be a CFPM who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an. Accredited program. Owner will be taking the online class to become a CFPM

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

2-501.11 Clean up of vomit and diarrhea. The facility doesn't have written procedure for vomit and diarrhea clean-up. A food establishment shall have written procedures for proper vomit and diarrhea clean-up. Provided handout

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode —Handwashing

Official Wording

5-205.11 Hand sink accessibility. The hand sink by the dishwasher was obstructed with soiled dishes. A hand washing sink shall be maintained so that it's always available for use. Hand sink was cleared up

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

3-302.11 Food properly separated. Observed raw animal foods stored inside the walk-in cooling unit above ready-to-eat foods such as sauces. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage. Talked to manager about storing properly to avoid cross contamination. Provided handout.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

3-501.16 Cold Hold - observed raw animal foods and cooked foods such as dumplings at temperatures ranging from 49F to 51F from the previous day. Time/?temperature control for food safety shall be held at 41F or below at all times during cold holding. Owner discarded food. Talked about cooling unit not properly working.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode —Other

Official Wording

3-602.12 Food Allergens. The facility doesn't have a written notification for the major food allergens. Provide written notification customers of serving some of the major food allergens. Provided handout.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

3-305.11 Preventing Food Contamination. Observed Food being stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooling unit. Food shall be stored at 6 inches above the floor to prevent cross-contamination. Owner removed the food from the floor.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface. The floors in the kitchen are soiled. Received complaint from the fire department. Nonfood-contaxr surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. Owner states they clean the kitchen every Sunday

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boulder County Public Health, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source

Re-Inspection

Feb 11, 2026

Reinspection Required

6 recorded violations

notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

2-102.11 Knowledge demonstration. The person in charge (PIC) is not knowledgeable of basic food safety practices such as date marking, thawing methods and storing food on the floor. The PIC shall be able to answer all questions regarding food safety during an inspection. Educated PIC

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager CFPM. The facility doesn't have a CFPM on staff while operating. The person in charge shall be a CFPM who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an. Accredited program. Owner will provide certificate.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

3-101.11 Safe Food. Observed inside the walk-in cooling unit, a bucket with broth completely covered on the top with mold. Food that is unsafe shall be discarded. Talked to PIC to discard broth.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

3-302.11 Food Separation to avoid cross-contamination. Observed food items being stored sitting directly over raw eggs on the shell inside the cooling unit across from the cooking line. Animal foods shall be properly stored to avoid cross contamination and prevent foodborne illnesses. Talked to cook and he immediately removed and discarded the food items.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

3-501.13 Thawing. Observed raw meat inside the prep sink outside the walk-in cooling unit being thawed out at room temperature. Time/temperature control for food safety shall be properly thawed out using a proper thawing method. Talked to PIC and discussed different proper ways to thaw food.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

3-305.11 Food Storage. Observed food inside the walk-in cooling and freezer units being stored directly on the floor. Food shall be stored 6 inches above the floor at all times. Talked to PIC and he will immediately remove all food from the floor.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boulder County Public Health, Feb 11, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 11, 2026

Reinspection Required

8 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager CFPM. The facility doesn't have a CFPM on staff. The person in charge shall be a CFPM who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an. Accredited program. Owner will be taking the online class to become a CFPM

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

2-501.11 Clean up of vomit and diarrhea. The facility doesn't have written procedure for vomit and diarrhea clean-up. A food establishment shall have written procedures for proper vomit and diarrhea clean-up. Provided handout

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode —Handwashing

Official Wording

5-205.11 Hand sink accessibility. The hand sink by the dishwasher was obstructed with soiled dishes. A hand washing sink shall be maintained so that it's always available for use. Hand sink was cleared up

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

3-302.11 Food properly separated. Observed raw animal foods stored inside the walk-in cooling unit above ready-to-eat foods such as sauces. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage. Talked to manager about storing properly to avoid cross contamination. Provided handout.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

3-501.16 Cold Hold - observed raw animal foods and cooked foods such as dumplings at temperatures ranging from 49F to 51F from the previous day. Time/?temperature control for food safety shall be held at 41F or below at all times during cold holding. Owner discarded food. Talked about cooling unit not properly working.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode —Other

Official Wording

3-602.12 Food Allergens. The facility doesn't have a written notification for the major food allergens. Provide written notification customers of serving some of the major food allergens. Provided handout.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

3-305.11 Preventing Food Contamination. Observed Food being stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooling unit. Food shall be stored at 6 inches above the floor to prevent cross-contamination. Owner removed the food from the floor.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface. The floors in the kitchen are soiled. Received complaint from the fire department. Nonfood-contaxr surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. Owner states they clean the kitchen every Sunday

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boulder County Public Health, Feb 11, 2026 · Original Source

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