Papasans Vietnamese Cuisine
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Papasans Vietnamese Cuisine stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 21, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical St. Cloud restaurant, which scores around 84. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bag holding greens in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For cooked chicken, noodles and bean sprouts out on counter next to cookline Food out for less than 4 hours per operator Emailed time plan paperwork **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bag of grapes in reach in cooler underneath make table next to handwashing sink in kitchen Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep counter next to slicer Wallet and keys on dry storage shelf next to and above several dry food ingredients - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several dishes on clean dish rack in warewashing area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
64
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
32
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Broth stored in Home Depot bucket at walk in cooler
14-15-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Several medications stored on dry storage shelf with containers of chicken soup base
41-07-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half opened Monday per operator
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Raw shell eggs and sprouts with no date mark. Emailed operator time plan **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers with frozen raw beef stored directly on floor at walk in freezer
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Flavored syrups stored under paper towel dispenser at front counter
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle and metal cart **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in direct contact with salt and MSG
10-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink at cooks line
29-11-4
47
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. No proof for kitchen staff or wait staff. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: FLRA PROOF NOW AVAILABLE FOR WAIT STAFF. No proof for kitchen. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Xhaust fan in restroom heavily soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Rest room - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: No signs in restrooms. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
82
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water filter for drinking water on handwash sink faucet at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. manager found after searching. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
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. No proof for kitchen staff or wait staff.
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp and other foods in plastic containers in walk in cooler not dated.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled-spray bottle used to clean dining tables.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler shelves with cardboard.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Xhaust fan in restroom heavily soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large chicken pot with spigot leaking Freezer gasket ripped
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers with cracked edges.
14-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Rest room
31B-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Alcohol license is posted. Unable to see license at this inspection.
50-09-4
33
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.. Operator attempting to renew license operator renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked pork in reach in freezer
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. Genice and Margie
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop msg **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw squid on floor in walk in cooler in bucket
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Both make tables
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both mens and women's restrooms **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
33
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Hoisin sauce LEE KUM KEE, 5 lbs
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sign not visible and not on menu. Advised more visible spot and due to egg in sandwich cooked any way, needs consumer warning.
02B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drink and cell phone on clean dish table.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
55
Aug 31, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Facility was licensed in April after opening only paying 1/2 year fee. The Balance of 126.00 is due and should be earmarked for file #339244
50-08-7
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Shell eggs on shelf next to prepped vegetables.
08A-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at front counter with a purifier attached.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches on several prep employees.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Young server with long dark hair working in wait station without restraint. Server corrected on site. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papasans Vietnamese Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papasans Vietnamese Cuisine on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papasans Vietnamese Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Papasans Vietnamese Cuisine.
How does Papasans Vietnamese Cuisine compare to other restaurants in St. Cloud?
Papasans Vietnamese Cuisine most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Cloud average of 84.
Has Papasans Vietnamese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Papasans Vietnamese Cuisine have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Papasans Vietnamese Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Papasans Vietnamese Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papasans Vietnamese Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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