VIET NAM PALACE
1910 WELLS RD STE C02C, Orange Park FL 32073 · 904-541-4331
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on wall behind char grill.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021011997 | Dec 17, 2020 | Jul 8, 2021 | $200 |
| 5--2015011719 | Mar 10, 2015 | Apr 15, 2015 | $800 |
| 5--2015002480 | Jan 13, 2015 | Feb 5, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting limes with bare hands. Limes are used on ready-to-eat salads. Inspector coached employee and employee washed hands and put on gloves.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk-in cooler #1, multiple grocery bags in direct contact with produce.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open raw shrimp stored over ready-to-eat soup in walk-in cooler. Employee moved soup to proper storage. Also, opened raw chicken stored over opened raw pork in small reach-in cooler by ice machine. Employee moved chicken to the bottom shelf.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Angelet,hired January 6, 2026.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid in dishroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage next to ice scoop on shelf above ice machine. Employee moved beverage.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment with heavy food/grease build up.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in standing water at 76F
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with grease build up. Interior of left microwave in kitchen is soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler #1 has a soiled gasket. Left door gasket on large flip top reach in cooler is soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water at three compartment sink. Employee placed running water over chicken.
Sep 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of ibuprofen stored on shelf above prep table with sauces. Employee moved medicine to proper storage.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used for heads of lettuce in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ice cream mix in walk in cooler. Also, shell eggs stored on top of vegetable dumplings in small reach in cooler. Employee rearranged all products to proper storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at triple sink with heavy black staining.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels in women's restroom.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid on cart by triple sink.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelving in walk in cooler.
Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer is soiled. Ceiling tiles and vent at expo window on cook side are soiled.
Food stored on floor. Bottled water stored on the floor in dry storage room.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee moved tongs to proper storage.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and operator posted sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have heavy grease build up. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in sink with no running water. Employee placed cold running water over beef.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of sugar and rice not labeled.
May 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of headache medicine on shelf at prep table. Employee moved medicine to proper storage.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pre wash and load dirty dishes on to dish rack then put away clean dishes without washing hands before putting clean dishes away.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Portioned bags of raw chicken stored over fries in walk in cooler. Employee rearranged products to proper storage.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on wall behind char grill.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce on kitchen counter at 76F. Per employee, lettuce cut 1.25 hours prior. Employee voluntarily discarded cut lettuce.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of two soda nozzles on right of machine have debris inside the nozzles.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two carbon dioxide tanks in dry storage room are unsecured.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used as shelf liner in walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table. Employee moved beverage to proper storage.
Floor/wall/ceiling/vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple vents and ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen. Floor in walk in cooler is soiled.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cases of oil stored under and around handwash sink in kitchen. Splash observed onto cases when washing hands. Also, pan of sauce stored on the floor near stove. Employee moved sauce to walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee moved tongs to proper storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of wok station has grease/debris build up. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled.
Nov 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling dirty dishes to load into the dishmachine. Employee then removed clean dishes and placed them on shelving without washing hands before handling the clean dishes.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect observed in non-operating walk in cooler.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple plastic take out/grocery bags with leafy greens and tomatoes in direct contact with the bags in reach in cooler by ice machine. Multiple plastic take out/grocery bags with limes at front counter reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored above leafy greens and tomatoes in reach in cooler by ice machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh chopped garlic in front of stove in kitchen at 66F. Per employee, garlic prepared approximately 1.25 hours prior. Garlic moved to reach in cooler. Temperature approximately 20 minutes later at 49F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two cutting boards at three compartment sink have black staining. Interior of far right soda nozzle has build up on the interior.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at front counter, per employee, being used to rinse blender parts/cups. Observed two elevated drain boards at the sink with the blender parts. Inspector spoke to person in charge to notify to utilize the utility sink at front counter and not the handwash sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedures available for holding tapioca on time controls. Provided blank DBPR Form HR 5022-090 via email.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels in women's restroom.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with green liquid on cart at kitchen entrance. Unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid in dish room. Unlabeled spray bottle with green liquid in dish room.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides, deflector plate and top of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three unsecured carbon dioxide tanks in dry storage room are unsecured.
Ceiling tile missing. One ceiling tile missing above three compartment sink. Hole in wall at mop sink. Ceiling tile in men's restroom at sprinkler head is damaged and sagging.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee beverage on shelf above prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee operating cell phone while prepping raw shrimp at three compartment sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers above three compartment sink with water between and outside of containers.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under all cooking equipment in kitchen is soiled.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Two utensils stored in standing water at front counter at 77F and 75F. Tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer gasket is soiled. Interior of storage unit by walk in freezer is soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At three compartment sink, raw shrimp, tripe and chicken thawing in standing water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop at back exit stored on the floor, not hung to dry.
Jun 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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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. Dish machine tested at 10pm chlorine. Employee adjusted machine and retested at 100ppm chlorine.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple grocery bags in direct contact with beef and pork in walk in freezer and produce in walk in cooler. Cardboard used to line shelf at prep table with onions and shelf in walk in cooler with sauces.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shrimp stored above cut vegetables in kitchen reach in cooler. Employee rearranged to proper storage.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at sink by dish machine and at three compartment sink hangs below the flood rim.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tapioca pearls at front counter at 80F. Operator states prepared 3 hours prior. Inspector discussed holding on time controls, provided DBPR Form HR 5022-090 and assisted operator in completing form. Operator placed tapioca pearls on time control during inspection.
Employee dumping mop water in the three-compartment sink / food preparation sink. Employee states mop water is being dumped in the sink by the dish machine. Mop sink is next to dish room.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Proof of training for Hoang Lam not at establishment, shown on phone.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Unable to dispense soap at kitchen hand wash sink. Manager states has a new dispenser ordered.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid in dish room. Manager discarded.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate and front interior top sides of soda machine ice bin has black mold-like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floor soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent and surrounding ceiling tile at kitchen expo side window is soiled. Walk in cooler floor is soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine is not inverted. Multiple clean utensils stored in container with debris below prep table.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license is from prior owner.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on prep table cutting board by the slicer. Employee moved to appropriate location.
Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda and hot sauce stored on the floor in dry storage room.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer available for walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets are soiled.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Water in handwashing sink at kitchen entrance is slow draining. Cold water valve on kitchen hand wash sink does not work.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing in bowl in three compartment sink with no running water. Employee moved pork to walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter at kitchen side expo window.
Jun 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority8 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef in walk in freezer and raw beef and produce in walk in cooler stored in grocery bags with all products in direct contact with grocery bags.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Bowl of raw shell egg stored in same container on top of snow peas in flip top reach in cooler. Employee moved eggs to bottom of reach in cooler.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed pre-rinse nozzle assembly hanging below the flood rim of sink at dishmachine.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork at 49F and sausage at 47F in flip top reach in cooler. Employee states both have been in same cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Pork at 49F and sausage at 47F in flip top reach in cooler. Employee states both have been in same cooler overnight.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR HR Form 5030-104 to person in charge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blender on prep table is soiled on interior and exterior with food debris. Employee states it was not used today.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen by walk in freezer is blocked by rice cooker and stand in front of the sink. Employee moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator replenished towels.
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. No proof available. Provided and reviewed DBPR HR Form 5030-103 with person in charge.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator replaced soap.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Tung Le, hired over 60 days ago.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles on dishroom shelf with clear liquid. Employee states all are sanitizer and labeled bottles.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used as a shelf liner at prep table storing bagged onions.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent and surrounding ceiling tiles at expo window on kitchen side are soiled. Floor at three compartment sink and at ice machine is soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple pots on storage rack outside back exit are not inverted. Employee turned all over.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple tiles missing at back exit on the left.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water between stacked plastic cups at soda machine at front service station.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in standing water at 75F beside rice cooker. Employee discarded water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer and walk in cooler gaskets are soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle on hand wash sink in kitchen by expo does not work, valve spins but does not turn on any cold water.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink at kitchen entrance has a slow drain.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table by the slicer. Employee removed from table.
Nov 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Chemical bucket is empty. Operator expects delivery of more chemical today or tomorrow.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in kitchen, raw beef stored over ready to eat sauce and cooked noodles. Operator moved beef to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fresh ground garlic in pan at front of grill in kitchen at 76F. Employee states prepared and set out on counter at approximately 11:00. Temperature taken at approximately 3:30.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Fresh ground garlic in pan at front of grill in kitchen at 76F. Employee states prepared and set out on counter at approximately 11:00. Temperature taken at approximately 3:30.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tapioca pearls at front counter at 124F. Operator increased heat and temperature approximately 20 minutes later at 143F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose attached to threaded faucet in dishroom missing vacuum breaker.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at reach in cooler in kitchen are soiled.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer available for ware washing. Employee purchased bleach during inspection for use in the three compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid at three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top and around deflector plate of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent and surrounding ceiling tiles in kitchen at expedite window are dusty. Floor under and behind equipment in kitchen is soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans on rack outside back exit door not inverted.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing to left of three compartment sink. Cold water faucet handle on hand wash sink in kitchen is not operating. Employee has replacement part and will complete repair today.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind faucet at utility sink in dish room is in disrepair.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Handle for scoop in sugar bin. Operator moved to proper storage. Utensils for rice in water at front counter at 76F. Operator discarded water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer and walk in cooler gaskets are soiled. Plating around nozzles on soda machine are soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two employee beverages in reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed both.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have heavy rust.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelf in walk in cooler is not sealed.
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.