VIET THAI CAFE
1925 SAND LAKE RD, Orlando FL 32809 · 407.582.0152
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on make table. Operator killed roach and washed rinsed and sanitized area. Next day call back per Linda Franz.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022004506 | Nov 16, 2021 | Feb 24, 2022 | $200 |
| 4--2016050294 | Aug 10, 2016 | Nov 8, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice machine located in dry storage area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Medium green board
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpacks on the shelf with chopsticks and napkins.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler located in dry storage area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice machine located in dry storage area.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Medium green board
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpacks on the shelf with chopsticks and napkins.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler located in dry storage area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler at wait station : half and half; (44F-52F cold holding. All less than 4hrs. Operator immediately moved to other cooler for temp recovery.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Most prepared temperature sensitive items
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. Most expired
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In dry rice container
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Freezer/fridge. And chest freezer in hallway to bathrooms. Not secured
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Peanut sauce, chili sauce, curry, and multiple other sauces
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Reminder to renew
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. On the counter less than 4 hours. Staff added time mark.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to ice machine. Manager added paper towel.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole around pipe in prep area, near entrance to kitchen.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Towel used in make table in a pan of basil. Manager removed towel.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At exit of kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2 medium yellow cutting boards. Staff discarded boards.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and beverage held on the shelf above cook line. Manager removed items.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Soda fountain. Manager removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On stove. Management removed tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 125F. Manager turned up the heat on the steam table.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler on the cook line.
Light not functioning. In dry storage
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of prep tables on the cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case on floor in dry storage area. Manager picked them up.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator has added 4 way splitter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner in dining room.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Towel used in pan with fresh herbs.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line bean sprouts (60F - Cold Holding) are stocked over fill line of unit
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large Aluminium pans in rear dry storage room are stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted
Nov 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Dry storage area under sink.
Oct 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on make table. Operator killed roach and washed rinsed and sanitized area. Next day call back per Linda Franz.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Towel in fresh herbs.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Dry storage area under sink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drink station.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Above open container of cornstarch.
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.