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VIET BOWL

835 SEAWAY DR # 2, Fort Pierce FL 34949 · 816.898.9976

Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats35
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6605219
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp. Operator corrected and placed raw chicken on the bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over cooked stew.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Filter drain line inside hand washing sink. Removed by Manager.
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked stew in freezer. Employee dated.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar. Removed by Manager.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Spoons and knives not properly inverted. Employee corrected.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
The state's own report →
Jul 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over raw crab meat.
High priority/08A-05-6
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Dated April 1, 2025. Operator printed and posted.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator. Operator printed and posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. In shared plaza
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw beef over ready to eat sauces. Operator removed and placed on bottom shelf
High priority/08A-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp. Operator corrected and placed raw chicken on the bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator disposed of.
Basic/14-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back storage shelf by door leading to hallway.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing in shared plaza
Basic/33-29-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At prep table across from mop sink.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket. Operator sanitized
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid in shared plaza.
Basic/33-16-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name ham in cooler prepared 2 days ago. Manger labeled and dated.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees must read employees must wash hands. All In kitchen area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor behind cooks line.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of Microwave.
Basic/22-08-4
Stored food not covered. Containers of pork in reach in cooler. Informed Manager.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of fruit in walk in cooler. Informed manager.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. On rack with food
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed jalapeños
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser hanging on rack with food
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Each employee signed a copy
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Items in grab and go container. Owner decided to place in back in kitchen area, and not leave in grab and go container
Intermediate/02D-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk containers
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restroom.
Basic/32-04-4
Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. In a shared plaza.
Basic/33-19-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Under hood
Basic/36-62-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.