Z ASIAN VIETNAMESE KITCHEN
1830 E COLONIAL DR UNIT B, Orlando FL 32803 · 407-601-0624
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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— 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 in middle oven. Operator immediately killed and discarded
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024025291 | Apr 10, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell Eggs over cooked brisket in cooler. Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of fryer and stove
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Interior of chest freezer
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line onion pan. Operator removed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw egg over cooked pork and greens in prep. Operator removed
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in middle oven. Operator immediately killed and discarded
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting board on prep by fryer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator has dates but no names on beef, pho, and sauces.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked shrimp and cooked brisket in prep cooler. Operator immediately corrected Raw Tuna over cooked rice and sauces in reach in cooler. Operator immediately corrected
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna.operator immediately cut open
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In unisex bathrooms
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Slight debris under bar
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon touching rice. Operator immediately removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers and stove
Stored food not covered. beef broth in chest freezer. Operator immediately covered
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed vegetables over rice in cooler. -unwashed boxed limes over sauces in cooler. Operator immediately corrected
Aug 28, 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
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under kitchen back door leading to outside
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Flor behind cook line soiled
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometer for front cooler broken
Open dumpster lid.
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator immediately removed to be cleaned
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by trash can by mop sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked carrots and daikon -Beef lemon grass soup Both prepped 6/10 per operator.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in cooler over shellfish and rice noodles. Operator immediately moved to employee cooler
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce bucket on floor in kitchen
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between prep table
Apr 11, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker on hose side
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.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. In women's restroom. Operator has designated men's room as gender neutral restroom while waiting on repair
Apr 11, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in kitchen tested 3 times chlorine 00ppm
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1live roach in sticky trap on top of dish machine 1 live roach in 3 bay sink 2 live roaches in sticky trap under prep table at end of cook line by chest freezer Total 4 live roaches
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1st prep table cooler:; Beef, tofu pork, (37-55F - Cold Holding). Oper
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker on hose side
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at entrance of cook line is shut off due to leak per operator. Operator has other hand sink in kitchen
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 1 dead roach on sticky trap under prep table opposite side of cook line. Roach legs in sticky trap under prep table next to prep cooler on cook line Total 1dead roach
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease built up under cook line Floor under and in between all equipment, coolers, ice machine, triple sink, cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Grease built up in oven Interior of microwave on cook line
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. In women's restroom. Operator has designated men's room as gender neutral restroom while waiting on repair
Apr 10, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 19 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in kitchen tested 3 times chlorine 00ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked clams in reach in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over raw pork both not in original packaging. In reach in freezer.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1live roach in sticky trap on top of dish machine 1 live roach in 3 bay sink 2 live roaches in sticky trap under prep table at end of cook line by chest freezer Total 4 live roaches
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1st prep table cooler:; Beef, tofu pork, (37-55F - Cold Holding). Oper
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker on hose side
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by 3 bay had grease built up in basin from grease dumped in from hood vents. Operator cleaned out and snaked pipe on site.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at entrance of cook line is shut off due to leak per operator. Operator has other hand sink in kitchen
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 1 dead roach on sticky trap under prep table opposite side of cook line. Roach legs in sticky trap under prep table next to prep cooler on cook line Total 1dead roach
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee Drink over prep table
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease built up under cook line Floor under and in between all equipment, coolers, ice machine, triple sink, cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives and spatulas in between prep tables and cooking equipment
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Grease built up in oven Interior of microwave on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In gaskets of 3 door reach in cooler by ice machine
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water in 3 bay.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. In women's restroom. Operator has designated men's room as gender neutral restroom while waiting on repair
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Calibration of probe thermometer digital thermometer off more than 2 degrees. Showed 36 in ice water.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator items made Sunday held in freezer no date marks. Advised date mark day of prep, then freeze items and when taken out to update date.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 small flying insects in kitchen. Next routine per Leslie Martin. Supervisor on duty unavailable due to meeting.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired. Operator paid license during inspection
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
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. Provided operator with form.
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/ Certificate for food manager expired 9-7-18.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Calibration of probe thermometer digital thermometer off more than 2 degrees. Showed 36° in ice water.
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. Provided operator with form. Employees working read and signed form before end of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator items made Sunday held in freezer no date marks. Advised date mark day of prep, then freeze items and when taken out to update date.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar not labeled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of brown sugar on floor bar area Oil on floor in kitchen Operator moved items off floor
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in white reach in cooler in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at bar. Provided operator with sign
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Display table in front of cooler before entering kitchen
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.