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VIETNAM CUISINE

1224 E COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32803 · 407-228-7053

Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5806184
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Mar 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with soap and utensils. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Mar 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in prep reach in cooler next to dish area
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup at Reach in freezer next to prep station
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining water in hand wash sink next to dish area
Basic/29-20-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with soap and utensils. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in prep reach in cooler next to dish area
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup at Reach in freezer next to prep station
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining water in hand wash sink next to dish area
Basic/29-20-5/Warning
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on prep table by dish machine area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Slicer, cups, plates in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink and by reach in cooler back of the hose hallway. Operator removed all items.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Noodles stored on the floor by dish machine. Pork chops stored on the floor to marinate at later time.
Basic/08B-38-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken, beef and pork thawing in 3 compartment sink. Shrimp thawing on the floor underneath 3 compartment sink. Pork chops stored on the floor thawing in the hallway to marinate at later time.
Basic/06-01-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Sealant in back prep area worn off
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit
Intermediate/16-37-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple ltiple items held on site no date markings
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling over Banh mi make damaged
Basic/36-32-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at back door
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. Cooked noodles in pot on floor operator removed off floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Back white refrigerator no ambient thermometer
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan soiled Hood and filter soiled Handles to back refrigerator heavily soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Soiled and ripped foil used as shelf cover
Basic/14-20-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Sealant in back prep area worn off
Basic/36-02-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Front cook line wall soiled Wall by back meat slicer soiled
Basic/36-27-5
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator Not able to find test strips
Intermediate/16-37-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap not dispensing at ware wash and no soap at back prep area. Operator provided soap
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items held in coolers and freezers no date marks
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile over hvac system damaged and missing
Basic/36-32-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap around back door leading outside from back prep area
Basic/35B-01-4
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster lid missing
Basic/33-15-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven by small make station soiled
Basic/22-08-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometer missing in back white coolers
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles to white coolers soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in back prep area sealant worn off
Basic/36-02-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall around hood soiled
Basic/36-27-5
Apr 8, 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
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by dishwasher had Jar and spatula in basin
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Food stored on floor. Bowl of beef sitting on a pot that's on the floor in kitchen. Cooling 2hrs per operator 77F. Advised oper to immediately move to freezer and to keep items off and away from floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stir stick in Water 109F. Operator discarded water
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside toaster oven
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chest freezer gasket and around rim
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in back white refrigerators
Basic/05-09-4/Return visit Dec 28, 2023 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at prep area dish area soiled Wall at back area in disrepair
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit Dec 28, 2023 · Time Extended
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0 ppm chlorine
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic holder by ware wash soiled Slicer handle soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back hand wash sink had bags inside sink Operator removed items
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser at back hand wash no batteries. Operator brought soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Bag of sprouts in ice machine/ice bin.
Basic/12B-14-4
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soup broth on floor in kitchen Operator moved broths
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at sandwich station soiled
Basic/22-08-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in back white refrigerators
Basic/05-09-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water draining onto floor when front hand sink in use.
Basic/29-08-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at prep area dish area soiled Wall at back area in disrepair
Basic/36-27-5
Oct 12, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Could not locate plans for business. Several refrigerators/freezers and ice machine added to back area. Observed no air curtain for door that remains open during food preparation without a screen. Observed fryer next to make table by expo window not under ventilation hood with grease splash on wall. Hand wash sink in ware washing area in disrepair. Did not observe any other hand wash sinks at back area.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 3, 2023 · Plans submitted. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 23, 2023 · Plan review application submitted on 3/30/23. Only a menu was sent. Defenicency letter sent on 5/24/23. No other information has been sent to Plan Review at this time Spoke with Brady of plan review. Sending him pictures of all the area Mr Brady with give customer 7 more days for response. Time extend for 2 weeks Time Extended/Return visit Jul 14, 2023 · Spoke with plan review Brady Owner is still working to get hand sink in storage area. Per owner hand sink to be installed next week. Walls in food prep area are solid..no more screens. Spoke with supervisor Dennis Watson to time extend. Dennis Watson approved for 30 days. Time Extended/Return visit Sep 11, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Sep 11, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Could not locate plans for business. Several refrigerators/freezers and ice machine added to back area. Observed no air curtain for door that remains open during food preparation without a screen. Observed fryer next to make table by expo window not under ventilation hood with grease splash on wall. Hand wash sink in ware washing area in disrepair. Did not observe any other hand wash sinks at back area.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 3, 2023 · Plans submitted. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 23, 2023 · Plan review application submitted on 3/30/23. Only a menu was sent. Defenicency letter sent on 5/24/23. No other information has been sent to Plan Review at this time Spoke with Brady of plan review. Sending him pictures of all the area Mr Brady with give customer 7 more days for response. Time extend for 2 weeks Time Extended/Return visit Jul 14, 2023 · Spoke with plan review Brady Owner is still working to get hand sink in storage area. Per owner hand sink to be installed next week. Walls in food prep area are solid..no more screens. Spoke with supervisor Dennis Watson to time extend. Dennis Watson approved for 30 days. Time Extended/Return visit Sep 11, 2023 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing area.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 3, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 23, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 14, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 11, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 14, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - Dishwasher wastewater draining onto floor in ware washing room. Observed employee washing equipment and not sanitizing. Advised to set up manual dishwashing/sanitizing set up.
High priority/22-45-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 3, 2023 · Dishwasher tested at approximately 0ppm. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 23, 2023 · Observed on 6/23/23 Dish machine at 50ppm chlorine. Water still draining onto floor from under 2 compartment sink. Plumbing has bowl under pipe to catch water Time Extended/Return visit Jul 14, 2023 · Time Extended
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Could not locate plans for business. Several refrigerators/freezers and ice machine added to back area. Observed no air curtain for door that remains open during food preparation without a screen. Observed fryer next to make table by expo window not under ventilation hood with grease splash on wall. Hand wash sink in ware washing area in disrepair. Did not observe any other hand wash sinks at back area.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 3, 2023 · Plans submitted. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 23, 2023 · Plan review application submitted on 3/30/23. Only a menu was sent. Defenicency letter sent on 5/24/23. No other information has been sent to Plan Review at this time Spoke with Brady of plan review. Sending him pictures of all the area Mr Brady with give customer 7 more days for response. Time extend for 2 weeks Time Extended/Return visit Jul 14, 2023 · Spoke with plan review Brady Owner is still working to get hand sink in storage area. Per owner hand sink to be installed next week. Walls in food prep area are solid..no more screens. Spoke with supervisor Dennis Watson to time extend. Dennis Watson approved for 30 days. Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing area.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 3, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 23, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 14, 2023 · Time Extended

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.