Viet Bowl

835 Seaway Dr # 2, Fort Pierce, FL 34949

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Viet Bowl, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.

“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Viet Bowl's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw beef over ready to eat sauces. Operator removed and placed on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08A-14-5

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp. Operator corrected and placed raw chicken on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator disposed of. **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back storage shelf by door leading to hallway. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing in shared plaza

33-29-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At prep table across from mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket. Operator sanitized **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid in shared plaza.

33-16-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name ham in cooler prepared 2 days ago. Manger labeled and dated. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees must read employees must wash hands. All In kitchen area.

31B-04-4

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On rack with food **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed jalapeños **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser hanging on rack with food **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Items in grab and go container. Owner decided to place in back in kitchen area, and not leave in grab and go container **Corrected On-Site**

02D-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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. Each employee signed a copy **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk containers **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Aug 15, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Viet Bowl last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Viet Bowl on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Viet Bowl?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Viet Bowl.

How does Viet Bowl compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?

Viet Bowl most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Pierce average of 87.

Has Viet Bowl's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Viet Bowl have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Viet Bowl 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 Viet Bowl inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Viet Bowl is inspected around three times per year on average.

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