Inspection
Jul 2, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 2, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Saigon Fusion
201 Massachusetts Av
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The full inspection history
14 inspectionsInspection
Apr 23, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
The hood sticker expired on 9.22.25.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post the new sticker.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 7, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the interior of the chest freezer to remove soils.
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
The hood sticker expired on 9.22.25.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post the new sticker.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 7, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 24, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the interior of the chest freezer to remove soils.
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
The hood sticker expired on 9.22.25.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post the new sticker.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 24, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 6, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.002(E)/2-201.11-PFPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(B) & (E) Responsibility of Permit Holder Person in Charge and Conditional Employees (Pf )
Inspector’s notes
Per recommendation from Boston Public Health-The business has Voluntarily closed. All staff must be tested and cleared to return to work by BPHC before approval to re-open
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 issuesmajorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Per an ongoing illness investigation The consumer advisory is missing the disclosure"these items are served raw undercooked or cooked to order" (*) asterisk all necessary 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 temperaturecriticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed. 08/26/25 Plumber is schedule to be on site tomorrow for the air gap. provide plumber report to keila.Depina@boston.gov Per discussion with the manager on 9.4.25 A 30 day extension has been provided to complete the air gap repair
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 6, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 4, 2025
Voluntarily closed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.002(E)/2-201.11-PFPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(B) & (E) Responsibility of Permit Holder Person in Charge and Conditional Employees (Pf )
Inspector’s notes
Per recommendation from Boston Public Health-The business has Voluntarily closed. All staff must be tested and cleared to return to work by BPHC before approval to re-open
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 issuesmajorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Per an ongoing illness investigation The consumer advisory is missing the disclosure"these items are served raw undercooked or cooked to order" (*) asterisk all necessary 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 temperaturecriticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed. 08/26/25 Plumber is schedule to be on site tomorrow for the air gap. provide plumber report to keila.Depina@boston.gov Per discussion with the manager on 9.4.25 A 30 day extension has been provided to complete the air gap repair
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 26, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
18 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No procedure for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide
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 problemsminorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
CFPM Certificate expired 10/2/22 and Allergen Certificate expired 11/21/22 .Provide certified food manager and allergen trained manager
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 issuesmajorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Clean and organized the kitcken discontinued use large equipment ( Soup Pot) Disntinued to use cardbord box to store Items.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Oberved eggs store on top of veggies. Stored all Raw Food Below ready to eat food. 2 doors reach in unit/properly store all raw foods below ready to eat foods
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
squeeze bottle without label provide
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Oberved spoon stored inside container. Remove and store spoon in clean water of 135F
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 issuesminorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
sauce stored in three bay sink / discontinued.. Corrected on site by PIC
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.003/3-602.11-CFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed Multiples container in the fridge without date mark provide
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsminorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther
Official wording
Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed Sponge in three bay sink. remove to prevent contamination
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean thoughout the kitchen flloor under the sheving stove and under the 3 bay sink to remove all soilds build up clean the hood vent to remvove grease build up.
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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean inside the ice machine to remove debris build up. clean and organize the kitchen shelving remove all foils from stove range
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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-901.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed soiled wiping cloths on /properly stotop of dishmanchine.properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at the required 200ppm
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 problemsmajorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
The handsink in the kitchen was blocked with equipment. Remove items and provide access to handsink. (There was a handsink in the front where the employee could wash their hands)
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 problemscriticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed. 08/26/25 Plumber is schedule to be on site tomorrow for the air gap. provide plumber report to keila.Depina@boston.gov
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther
Official wording
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bathroom Provide cover to waste receptacles
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed hood vents and exhaust vents with grease build up clean to remove Clean the wall througout the kitchen to remove soils build up Restroom clean the vent to remove dust
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Handsink in the front observed without paper towel. Provide
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
The back area in the kitchen is cluttered with boxes and products. Discard unused or empty boxes and organize products so effective cleaning can be done. observed in need of organizing and cleaning. Mop sink is cluttered with Products clean to remove to have access to the sink .
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 19, 2025
Failed
18 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No procedure for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide
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 problemsminorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
CFPM Certificate expired 10/2/22 and Allergen Certificate expired 11/21/22 .Provide certified food manager and allergen trained manager
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 issuesmajorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Clean and organized the kitcken discontinued use large equipment ( Soup Pot) Disntinued to use cardbord box to store Items.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Oberved eggs store on top of veggies. Stored all RTE Food Below ready to eat food.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
squeeze bottle without label provide
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Oberved spoon stored inside container. Remove and store spoon in clean water of 135F
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 issuesminorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
sauce stored in three bay sink / discontinued.. Corrected on site by PIC
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.003/3-602.11-CFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed Multiples container in the fridge without date mark provide
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsminorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther
Official wording
Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed Sponge in three bay sink. remove to prevent contamination
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean thoughout the kitchen flloor under the sheving stove and under the 3 bay sink to remove all soilds build up clean the hood vent to remvove grease build up.
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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean inside the ice machine to remove debris build up. clean and organize the kitchen shelving remove all foils from stove range
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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-901.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed soiled wiping cloths on /properly stotop of dishmanchine.properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at the required 200ppm
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 problemsmajorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
The handsink in the kitchen was blocked with equipment. Remove items and provide access to handsink. (There was a handsink in the front where the employee could wash their hands)
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 problemscriticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther
Official wording
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bathroom Provide cover to waste receptacles
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed hood vents and exhaust vents with grease build up clean to remove Clean the wall througout the kitchen to remove soils build up Restroom clean the vent to remove dust
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Handsink in the front observed without paper towel. Provide
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
The back area in the kitchen is cluttered with boxes and products. Discard unused or empty boxes and organize products so effective cleaning can be done. observed in need of organizing and cleaning. Mop sink is cluttered with Products clean to remove to have access to the sink .
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 19, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 6, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 6, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 5, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 5, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 24, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-502.13-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove the foil at the cooking range.
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 issuesnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Allergen awareness has expired.Provide a current certificate from a full time employee
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 24, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 16, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-502.13-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove the foil at the cooking range.
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 issuesnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Allergen awareness has expired.Provide a current certificate from a full time employee
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 4, 2023
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 4, 2023 · Original Source