CONDITIONAL
Sai's Vietnamese Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
SAI'S VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT
42 COLUMBUS AVE SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111-2102, SF 94111
Financial DistrictNear Embarcadero BART
October 16, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Routine Inspection
3
Total Violations
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited
3
#23
MAJOR
NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS
Why This Matters
Mice produce 50 droppings daily containing Salmonella and hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 bacteria types and 6 parasitic worms. Rats spread plague and leptospirosis.
What Was Observed
Observed rodent droppings on the floor under between the dish machine and the prep table, on the lower shelf of the prep table adjacent to the walk in cooler, and on the lower tray on the speed rack. Inspect the facility for any additional signs of rodent activity (droppings, holes,etc). Remove all signs of rodents from the facility (droppings, etc). Clean and sanitize affected areas. Provide a copy of the most recent licensed pest control invoice/inspection report to inspector by email to Sophia.huie@sfdph.org or provide a copy at time of re-inspection. Continue to work with the licensed pest control operator to eliminate rodents in the facility. Seal any holes, openings, gaps, and entry points in the facility with vermin proof materials (sheet metal, metal 1/4" wire mesh, etc). Monitor for any new signs of rodents activity and clean on a regular basis.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#39
MINOR
WIPING CLOTHS; PROPERLY USED AND STORED
Why This Matters
Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across surfaces. Cloths used on raw meat spread Salmonella and E. coli throughout kitchen.
What Was Observed
Ob served multiple wet wiping cloths with no detectable sanitizer solution on the prep table and cutting board at the cooks line area. Ensure wiping clohths used for food contact surfaces have an adequate amount of the approved sanitizer solution (100ppm minimum chlorine sanitizer solution). Ensure wiping cloths used for food contact surfaces are stored in the 100ppm concentration chlorine sanitizer solution when not in use. - NOTES Sophia Huie Inspector (415) 252-3843 Inspector Phone sophia.huie@sfdph.org Inspector Email Va Lechang Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 2 Total 3 Inspection Date 10/16/2025 SAI'S VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT Permit Name 42 COLUMBUS AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111-2102 Address Violation Display (Using Iterative Output) -Hand sinks were adequately supplied with hand soap and paper towels. -Hand sinks provided hot water measuring 100F and above. -The prep and 3 compartment sinks provided hot water measuring 120F and above. -Coolers measured 41F and below. -Hot held soups measured 135F and above. -A 100ppm chlorine sanitizer solution was available at the cooks line. -The dish machine dispensed 50ppm minimum concentration chlorine sanitizer for the final rinse. -The facility has a current food safety manager's certificate. Sophia Huie Inspector (415) 252-3843 Inspector Phone sophia.huie@sfdph.org Inspector Email Va Lechang Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 3 Total 3
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#39
MINOR
WIPING CLOTHS; PROPERLY USED AND STORED
Why This Matters
Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across surfaces. Cloths used on raw meat spread Salmonella and E. coli throughout kitchen.
What Was Observed
Ob served multiple wet wiping cloths with no detectable sanitizer solution on the prep table and cutting board at the cooks line area. Ensure wiping clohths used for food contact surfaces have an adequate amount of the approved sanitizer solution (100ppm minimum chlorine sanitizer solution). Ensure wiping cloths used for food contact surfaces are stored in the 100ppm concentration chlorine sanitizer solution when not in use. - NOTES Sophia Huie Inspector (415) 252-3843 Inspector Phone sophia.huie@sfdph.org Inspector Email Va Lechang Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 2 Total 3 Inspection Date 10/16/2025 SAI'S VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT Permit Name 42 COLUMBUS AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111-2102 Address Violation Display (Using Iterative Output) -Hand sinks were adequately supplied with hand soap and paper towels. -Hand sinks provided hot water measuring 100F and above. -The prep and 3 compartment sinks provided hot water measuring 120F and above. -Coolers measured 41F and below. -Hot held soups measured 135F and above. -A 100ppm chlorine sanitizer solution was available at the cooks line. -The dish machine dispensed 50ppm minimum concentration chlorine sanitizer for the final rinse. -The facility has a current food safety manager's certificate. Sophia Huie Inspector (415) 252-3843 Inspector Phone sophia.huie@sfdph.org Inspector Email Va Lechang Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 3 Total 3
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6