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Thien Vietnam Restaurant

123 3rd Ave N Saskatoon SK S7K 2H4 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

Thien Vietnam Restaurant has been inspected 7 times by Saskatchewan Health Authority since February 27, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 24, 2026, recorded 6 infractions.

None of the 7 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Protecting food from contamination.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 24, 2026. For example: Dishwashing - General

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 24, 2026. For example: Pest Control

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 24, 2026. For example: Food Storage & Equipment

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 28, 2024. For example: Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 10 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on September 24, 2026. For example: Maintenance & General Sanitation

About this data

These results come from Saskatchewan Health Authority, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Routine

    6 infractions

    • Dishwashing - General
      • Testing equipment, such as sanitizer test strips, is not available for checking the concentration of chemical sanitizers. Refer to section 3.2(2) of the Food Facility Standards.
    • Mechanical Dishwashing
    • Pest Control
      • Food facility is not free of pests. Refer to section 5(1) of the Food Facility Standards.
    • Food Storage & Equipment
      • Food items are not stored on impervious shelves. Refer to section 1.9(1)(e) of the Food Facility Standards.
    • Maintenance & General Sanitation
      • A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and section 2.1 of the Food Facility Standards.
    • Finishing Materials
      • Floors in rooms where food is prepared, packaged, stored or received are not easily cleaned, durable, impervious, light in colour, smooth, non-toxic, and non-corrosive. Refer to subclause 13(a)(i) of The Food Safety Regulations, and section 1.5(7) of the Food Facility Standards.
      • Walls in rooms where food is prepared, packaged, stored or received are not easily cleaned, durable, impervious, light in colour, smooth, non-toxic, and non-corrosive. Refer to subclause 13(a)(i) of The Food Safety Regulations, and section 1.5(7) of the Food Facility Standards.
      • Ceilings in rooms where food is prepared, packaged, stored or received are not easily cleaned, durable, impervious, light in colour, smooth, non-toxic, and non-corrosive. Refer to subclause 13(a)(i) of The Food Safety Regulations, and section 1.5(7) of the Food Facility Standards.
  2. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Ventilation
      • The ventilation system is not designed, installed and maintained to prevent contaminants from collecting on walls and ceilings and dripping onto food or onto food contact surfaces. Refer to 1.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
  3. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Pest Control
  4. Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • Lighting
      • Lighting intensity is not adequate to facilitate cleaning, i.e. 110 lux or more (at a distance of 91 cm (3 ft.) above the floor) in walk-in coolers, freezers, dry storage areas, and dining areas during periods of cleaning. Refer to subclause 13(b)(iii) of The Food Safety Regulations and 1.8.1.a of the Public Eating Establishment Standards. (Show More)
    • Pest Control
      • Food facility is not free of pests. Refer to 6.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
  5. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Lighting
      • Lighting intensity is not adequate to facilitate cleaning, i.e. 110 lux or more (at a distance of 91 cm (3 ft.) above the floor) in walk-in coolers, freezers, dry storage areas, and dining areas during periods of cleaning. Refer to subclause 13(b)(iii) of The Food Safety Regulations and 1.8.1.a of the Public Eating Establishment Standards. (Show More)
    • Maintenance & General Sanitation
      • A written cleaning schedule for the food facility is not established. Refer to clause 18(a) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.2 and 4.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
  6. Follow-up

    8 infractions

    • Maintenance & General Sanitation
      • Wiping cloths for cleaning tables and counters are not immersed in an approved sanitizing solution before each use. Refer to 4.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Sanitizing solution is not changed frequently to ensure it remains effective. Refer to 4.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Wiping cloths are used for purposes other than cleaning tables, and counters. Refer to 4.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • A written cleaning schedule for the food facility is not established. Refer to clause 18(a) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.2 and 4.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Written cleaning schedule is not monitored, verified or adjusted to ensure effectiveness. Refer to 4.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Materials and equipment not required for the operation of public eating establishment are stored in the premises. Refer to 4.7 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Washrooms are not equipped with single use towels in dispensers, hot air dryers, roller-type linen or roller-type cotton towels. Refer to 4.4.b of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Washroom are not equipped with an adequate number of easily cleanable waste containers. Refer to 4.4.d of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Washrooms are not maintained in sanitary condition. Refer to 4.5 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Utensils as specified by the Public Health Inspector, are not kept clean and sanitized and/or maintained in good repair. Refer to 3.1.5 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Equipment as specified by the Public Health Inspector, are not kept clean and sanitized and/or maintained in good repair. Refer to 3.1.5 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Waste Materials
      • Filth, grease, spilled material, garbage, and/or other waste is allowed to accumulate. Refer to clause 21(a) of The Food Safety Regulations and 5.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Waste containers are not kept clean and in good repair. Refer to 5.2.e of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Recyclable materials are stored in an unsanitary manner and/or creating odours that may attract pests. Refer to 5.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Food Storage & Equipment
      • An accurate thermometer is not available to monitor the temperature of potentially hazardous food. Refer to clause 23(1)(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 2.2.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Freezer space is not sufficient to accommodate storage of frozen food supplies. Refer to 1.10.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Food items are not stored on impervious shelves. Refer to 1.9 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Food items are not stored on shelves which are of sufficient height to allow for easy cleaning of the floor and to allow for inspection for pests. Refer to 1.9 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Walk-in cooler is not equipped with adequate shelving to accommodate food supplies that need to be refrigerated. Refer to 1.10.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Inadequate storage space for food, ingredients, equipment, utensils, and other items necessary for the operation of the food facility. Refer to 1.9 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Equipment that comes into contact with food is not made from materials that are suitable for its intended purpose, durable, easily cleanable, and/or free from any undesirable substance. Refer to section 16 of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Food Protection
      • Food or drink (including water and ice) is not prepared, stored, cooked, processed, dispensed, transported, served or sold in a manner that prevents or minimizes the risk of illness, poisoning or injury to the public. Refer to clauses 19(1)(a) and 19(2)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.
      • Food and water is not protected against potential contamination. Refer to section 20 of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
      • Potentially hazardous food is not kept at a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less under refrigeration. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Sewage Disposal
      • Food facility is not connected to a lawful and properly operating sewage containment or disposal system. Refer to subclause 13(b)(ii) of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Lighting
      • Lighting intensity is not adequate to facilitate cleaning, i.e. 110 lux or more (at a distance of 91 cm (3 ft.) above the floor) in walk-in coolers, freezers, dry storage areas, and dining areas during periods of cleaning. Refer to subclause 13(b)(iii) of The Food Safety Regulations and 1.8.1.a of the Public Eating Establishment Standards. (Show More)
      • Lighting intensity is not adequate to facilitate cleaning, i.e. 220 lux or more (at a distance of 91 cm (3 ft.) above the floor) in areas used for dining, handwashing, dishwashing, utensil, and equipment storage, and washrooms. Refer to subclause 13(b)(iii) of The Food Safety Regulations and 1.8.1.b of the Public Eating Establishment Standards. (Show More)
      • Lighting intensity is not adequate to ensure food handler safety, i.e. 540 lux or more at the surface where a food handler is working with food or utensils and equipment such as knives, slicers, or saws where food handler safety is a factor. Refer to subclause 13(b)(iii) of The Food Safety Regulations and 1.8.1.c of the Public Eating Establishment Standards. (Show More)
    • Manual Dishwashing
      • Chlorine sanitizing solution concentration is not at least 100 parts per million at 24°C - 44°C (75°F - 111°F). Refer to 3.1.c.ii of the Public Eating Establishment Standard.
      • Quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution concentration is not at 200 parts per million at 24°C - 44°C (75°F - 111°F). Refer to 3.1.c.iii of the Public Eating Establishment Standard.
  7. Routine

    8 infractions

    • Clean-in-place
      • Equipment that is too large to be cleaned in sinks or dishwashers is not being effectively cleaned, rinsed, and sanitized. Refer to 3.3.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Mechanical Dishwashing
      • Chlorine sanitizing solution is not at least 100 parts per million at 24°C - 44°C (75°F - 111°F). Refer to 3.1.c.ii of the Public Eating Establishment Standard.
    • Maintenance & General Sanitation
      • Sanitizing solution is not changed frequently to ensure it remains effective. Refer to 4.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Pest Control
      • Food facility is not free of pests. Refer to 6.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Lighting
      • Lighting intensity is not adequate to facilitate cleaning, i.e. 110 lux or more (at a distance of 91 cm (3 ft.) above the floor) in walk-in coolers, freezers, dry storage areas, and dining areas during periods of cleaning. Refer to subclause 13(b)(iii) of The Food Safety Regulations and 1.8.1.a of the Public Eating Establishment Standards. (Show More)
    • Food Protection
      • Food and water is not protected against potential contamination. Refer to section 20 of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Food Storage & Equipment
      • Freezer space is not sufficient to accommodate storage of frozen food supplies. Refer to 1.10.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Food items are not stored on impervious shelves. Refer to 1.9 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
      • Potentially hazardous food is not kept at a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less under refrigeration. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.

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