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VIET NOMZ

4044 W LAKE MARY BLVD, Lake Mary FL 32746 · 321-363-1238

Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6905471
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 23 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025075395Jul 31, 2025Feb 9, 2026$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 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. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) - employee changed chemical bucket. Final reading 100ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FRONT COUNTER COOLER: - half and half (47F - Cold Holding); - milk (46F - Cold Holding) operator states held overnight
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand wash sink at prep station storing a water container for rice scoop
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. - box of bag in box syrup stored on floor at storage closet
Basic/08B-38-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. - box of chopsticks stored on floor at storage closet
Basic/25-05-4
The state's own report →
Aug 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Aug 1, 2025 · Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Return visit Aug 1, 2025 · Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - hand wash sink at cookline
Basic/29-11-4/Return visit Aug 1, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 14 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. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
High priority/22-41-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKLINE RIGHT:; - raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); - cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); - cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); - meatball (45F - Cold Holding) Operator put items on ice bath
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. - veggie broth (119F - Hot Holding); - beef broth (119F - Hot Holding); - chicken broth (119F - Hot Holding)
High priority/03E-02-5/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - meat slicer - soda nozzles
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of debris on dish trays
Basic/16-15-4
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. - clean stock pot below soap dispenser at hand wash sink near cookline
Basic/24-28-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored under dripping water line. - case of zucchini, container of soup broth, container of cut scallions under condensation drip at walk-in cooler
Basic/08B-52-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. - knives between cookline coolers
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Basic/16-48-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - hand wash sink at cookline
Basic/29-11-4
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - pho beef (43F-44F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. - cooked noodles - spring rolls - bean sprouts
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - meat slicer has accumulation on old food debris - cutting board on cookline stained and grooved.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - water well of dish machine soiled - inside-facing areas of doors soiled
Basic/16-03-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowls in bulk chicken and beef seasoning
Basic/14-01-5
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. - clean food pans stored next to dish chemical bucket
Basic/24-07-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below triple sink
Basic/36-73-4
Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. - soup broth containers on steam table. Manager states no backup containers for new batch of broth
Basic/22-09-5
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - open can of Celsius water in walk in freezer
Basic/12B-13-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Manager made new solution. Final reading 200 ppm
Basic/21-08-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4
Aug 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. WALK IN COOLER: - veggie broth held overnight (52F - Cold Holding); - beef broth held overnight (48f-50fF - Cold Holding) COOK LINE: - raw beef (48 - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2024 · - Beef broth 38f - Chicken broth 39f - raw beef 49f. Manager states item sells out in an hour. Establishment has decreased the amount of raw beef brought to reach in cooler and will start using ice to help maintain proper temperatures. Time Extended
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink next to dish machine storing pitcher of water
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. - jugs of cooking oil
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over soup broth in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. WALK IN COOLER: - veggie broth held overnight (52F - Cold Holding); - beef broth held overnight (48f-50fF - Cold Holding) COOK LINE: - raw beef (48 - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. - employee washed hands at triple sink
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink next to dish machine storing pitcher of water
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - provided to operator
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of purple liquid
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook line employee wearing watch - cook employee wearing bracelet
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. - jugs of cooking oil
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. - knives stored between prep table and wall
Basic/10-17-4/Warning
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at both hand wash sinks at facility
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical in spray bottle stored at dish wash area has no label
Intermediate/41-17-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Noodles soaking in containers stored on floor by dish wash area Case of chicken stored on floor at walk in cooler Case of shrimp stored on floor at walk in freezer Case of cooking oils stored on floor at dry storage area by back door
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between prep table and wall at prep area
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs stored on oven handles at cooks line
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Spring rolls on cooks line stored under cart with no cover
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line floors under the equipment has a grease build up.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gasket soiled on the line make cooler -sides of the range and drawers -floor drains at the cooks line
Basic/23-03-4

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.