Viet-Nomz

11798 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32817
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
39
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Viet-Nomz nine times, with records going back to 2022. Viet-Nomz was last inspected on Oct 16, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above rice noodles at the walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time mark at the rice noodles operator stated it's been out for 1 hours and she add label . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. veggie rolls (120F - Hot Holding) Second temp 165f. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing her hand at the 3 compartment sink .
12A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Back of the house.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table .
14-09-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee preparing beef role chewing gum .
12B-09-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the drawer under the grill ,walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer door .
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door .
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer . **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One out by the hoods. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer shelves .
22-16-4
39
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs and beans sprouts on time no time marked . Operator stated that's been there less than 2 hours and he added time . **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without beard guard . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of broth stored on floor at the walk-in cooler . - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer . - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. One out by the hoods. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw beef Meat stored on walk-in freezer no covered or wrapped directly on the shelves. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board at the make table . Operator moved it to the sanitizer buckets . **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
61
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top make table the one facing grill#1 shredded chicken cooked (53f- Cold Holding); raw beef steak (57F - Cold Holding); beef brisket cooked (56- Cold Holding); tofu (53f - Cold Holding); meatballs (57f- Cold Holding). Operator stated that the food been at this color less than 3 hours and he did moved all the food to the walk-in freezer to cool down . **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs and beans sprouts on time no time marked . Operator stated that's been there less than 2 hours and he added time . **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Only observed 3 employees certification out of 15 total employees. Third time repeat violations that's why AC required. **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
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. Provided to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of broth stored on floor at the walk-in cooler .
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer .
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One out by the hoods.
36-62-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw beef Meat stored on walk-in freezer no covered or wrapped directly on the shelves.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board at the make table . Operator moved it to the sanitizer buckets . **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without beard guard . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
43
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over container of noodles in prep cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 cracked egg in drawer cooler. Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Multiple buckets of pho in walk in cooler. Covers 160F-170F 30 minutes. Operator immediately removed from cooler and uncovered **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back kitchen area over dry storage
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table cooler
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing watch **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Bucket of noodles under soap dispenser at hand sink on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of Stove and fryers
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: Unwashed produce over ready to eat carrots, daikon
08B-17-4
41
Jun 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts in server area for take out orders at 45F less then 1 hour. Recommended operator to use an ice bath for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with degreaser not labeled in dishwasher area **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. 1 employee hired for more then 2 months
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in sugar container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both bathrooms are unisex neither have the cover waste receptacle
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler with food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor located in back of the kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up ice in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef in walk in freezer not covered
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust
14-17-4
47
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 cracked raw shell egg in container in reach in cooler drawer under grill.
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by noodles bucket **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in back had plastic containers in basin **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drinks over prep area in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf in back area
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bagged Onions, boxed oil, on floor in back kitchen area Buckets of soup cooling on floor vin back kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over marinade in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs stored on oven handle Knives stored between make table and prep table on Cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine Old labels on containers at dish storage area
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on top of case of mayonnaise
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no beard guard
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in cooking food without hair net or hat **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on floor by back door
08B-47-4
61
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
45
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on make table in cook line. And on prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Walk in cooler freezer door leaves a gap when closed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Viet-Nomz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Viet-Nomz on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Viet-Nomz?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Viet-Nomz.

How does Viet-Nomz compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Viet-Nomz most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Viet-Nomz's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Viet-Nomz have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Viet-Nomz means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Viet-Nomz inspected?

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