Never Phoget a Taste of Vietnam
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Never Phoget a Taste of Vietnam 16 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Among Casselberry restaurants, the typical score is 66; Never Phoget a Taste of Vietnam is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener -white cutting board on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on make line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - handles on make line - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
29
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Septic tank system operated beyond approved limitations. Mop sink outdoors no overhead protection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
28-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of flip top reach in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust and food debris -cutting board on flip top reach in cooler stained **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -on flip top reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
58
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -pulled pork (126F - Hot Holding); beans (131F - hot Holding) **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); piko (59F - Cold Holding); cheese (59F - Cold Holding); sour cream (59F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (59F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (59F - Cold Holding); salsa (61F - Cold Holding); chicken (58F - Cold Holding) Salsa (67 - Cold Holding) -advised operator to place salsa at bar on time as a public health control -all items were removed from walk in cooler to reach in units between 10 and 11am, less than 4 hours at time of inspection -advised operator to move items to cooler unit or place in ice bath **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Septic tank system operated beyond approved limitations. Mop sink outdoors no overhead protection **Warning**
28-11-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. -employee dried hands on soiled towel in kitchen **Warning**
12A-18-4
High Priority - 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. -chlorine sanitizer is not being dispensed into dishwasher machine as evident of chemical dispensing line missing -3 compartment sink is functional with sanitizer -after on-site repair 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of flip top reach in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust and food debris -cutting board on flip top reach in cooler stained **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -provided operator with time as a public health control written procedure form **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -majority of items prepared onsite lack any form of date marking -walked with operator to show specific items lasting date marking **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -on flip top reach in cooler **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -in use dish machine missing both wash and sanitize chemical lines -3 compartment sink is functional with sanitizer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Warning**
33-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee handbag handing on dry storage rack containing food items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bin of chips stored on floor in dry storage outside of walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
20
Aug 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer not being pumped into dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Operator has appointment scheduled for 08/23/2024 for maintenance **Time Extended**
22-49-4
86
Aug 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer not being pumped into dish machine
22-49-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle containing bleach not labeled
41-17-4
78
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - dish machine sink - floor below fryer - gasket at cook line cooler - white pvc pipes below cook line equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - at wall Next to single burner stovetop **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
74
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. - at shelf supports in ware washing area - on top of fire extinguisher in kitchen **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
35A-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of cooking equipment - top side of unused oven - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. - buckets of broth on walk in freezer floor - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
61
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - chicken over unwashed onions and ginger in walk-in cooler **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on floor behind cooler on cook line - 1 around gasket of cook line cooler - 2 around electrical outlet over warewash counter - 3 under counter-mount equipment on prep table in back room - 10 around gasket of upright freezer in dry storage area **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. - 1 in cookline cooler **Warning**
01B-14-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 1 on under-shelf at prep table - 2 on shelf in dry storage area - 3 on floor in dry storage area - 1 on floor behind coolers on cook line - 3 on floor below cook line equipment - 2 on clean food pan on warewash counter **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash. - plates in server area **Warning**
24-27-4
50
Jun 15, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. - observed line cook touching ear and using cell phone and continued with cooking no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. - medicine on shelf with plates and bowls **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cook line cooler - chicken (55F - Cold Holding) - butter (69F - Cold Holding) - beef (69F - Cold Holding) - shrimp (55F - Cold Holding) - tofu (52F - Cold Holding) - noodle (52F - Cold Holding) - soup (48F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 10 in cook line area - 4 in prep area - 2 in storage area **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. - spray cans of roach spray for home use **Warning**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - green cutting board **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test kit **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. - prep employee during food prep **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cellphone on cook line cutting board **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook wearing watch **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - cook line area **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under cook line - walk in freezer **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - cracked tiles in storage area **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - over door - microwave - equipment throughout kitchen **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. - window at cook line. No screen. - back door **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cook line cooler **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Thawed portions of raw animal food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 4 hours (including all time for preparation, thawing and subsequent cooking or cooling combined) while being thawed under running water. - shrimp **Warning**
06-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 20 in cook line area - 10 in prep area - 6 in storage area **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vent above cook station **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cooling equipment on cook line **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
14
Oct 31, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located next to ice machine Hose connection on cooks line.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Never Phoget a Taste of Vietnam last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Never Phoget a Taste of Vietnam on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Never Phoget a Taste of Vietnam?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Never Phoget a Taste of Vietnam.
How does Never Phoget a Taste of Vietnam compare to other restaurants in Casselberry?
Never Phoget a Taste of Vietnam most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Casselberry average of 66.
Has Never Phoget a Taste of Vietnam's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Never Phoget a Taste of Vietnam have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Never Phoget a Taste of Vietnam means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Never Phoget a Taste of Vietnam inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Never Phoget a Taste of Vietnam is inspected around five times per year on average.
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