Vietnam Cuisine
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Vietnam Cuisine has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Vietnam Cuisine's latest score is in line with the Orlando average of 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with soap and utensils. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in prep reach in cooler next to dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup at Reach in freezer next to prep station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining water in hand wash sink next to dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
78
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with soap and utensils. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in prep reach in cooler next to dish area **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup at Reach in freezer next to prep station **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining water in hand wash sink next to dish area **Warning**
29-20-5
70
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on prep table by dish machine area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Slicer, cups, plates in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink and by reach in cooler back of the hose hallway. Operator removed all items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Noodles stored on the floor by dish machine. Pork chops stored on the floor to marinate at later time.
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken, beef and pork thawing in 3 compartment sink. Shrimp thawing on the floor underneath 3 compartment sink. Pork chops stored on the floor thawing in the hallway to marinate at later time.
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Sealant in back prep area worn off **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
64
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator Not able to find test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap not dispensing at ware wash and no soap at back prep area. Operator provided soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items held in coolers and freezers no date marks
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile over hvac system damaged and missing
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap around back door leading outside from back prep area
35B-01-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster lid missing
33-15-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven by small make station soiled
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometer missing in back white coolers
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles to white coolers soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in back prep area sealant worn off
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall around hood soiled
36-27-5
50
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in back white refrigerators - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at prep area dish area soiled Wall at back area in disrepair - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 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. Dish machine tested at 0 ppm chlorine **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - 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/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic holder by ware wash soiled Slicer handle soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back hand wash sink had bags inside sink Operator removed items **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser at back hand wash no batteries. Operator brought soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at sandwich station soiled
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in back white refrigerators
05-09-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water draining onto floor when front hand sink in use.
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at prep area dish area soiled Wall at back area in disrepair
36-27-5
Basic - Bag of sprouts in ice machine/ice bin.
12B-14-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of soup broth on floor in kitchen Operator moved broths **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
43
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Could not locate plans for business. Several refrigerators/freezers and ice machine added to back area. Observed no air curtain for door that remains open during food preparation without a screen. Observed fryer next to make table by expo window not under ventilation hood with grease splash on wall. Hand wash sink in ware washing area in disrepair. Did not observe any other hand wash sinks at back area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: Plans submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Plan review application submitted on 3/30/23. Only a menu was sent. Defenicency letter sent on 5/24/23. No other information has been sent to Plan Review at this time Spoke with Brady of plan review. Sending him pictures of all the area Mr Brady with give customer 7 more days for response. Time extend for 2 weeks **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Spoke with plan review Brady Owner is still working to get hand sink in storage area. Per owner hand sink to be installed next week. Walls in food prep area are solid..no more screens. Spoke with supervisor Dennis Watson to time extend. Dennis Watson approved for 30 days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Could not locate plans for business. Several refrigerators/freezers and ice machine added to back area. Observed no air curtain for door that remains open during food preparation without a screen. Observed fryer next to make table by expo window not under ventilation hood with grease splash on wall. Hand wash sink in ware washing area in disrepair. Did not observe any other hand wash sinks at back area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: Plans submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Plan review application submitted on 3/30/23. Only a menu was sent. Defenicency letter sent on 5/24/23. No other information has been sent to Plan Review at this time Spoke with Brady of plan review. Sending him pictures of all the area Mr Brady with give customer 7 more days for response. Time extend for 2 weeks **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Spoke with plan review Brady Owner is still working to get hand sink in storage area. Per owner hand sink to be installed next week. Walls in food prep area are solid..no more screens. Spoke with supervisor Dennis Watson to time extend. Dennis Watson approved for 30 days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
86
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - Dishwasher wastewater draining onto floor in ware washing room. Observed employee washing equipment and not sanitizing. Advised to set up manual dishwashing/sanitizing set up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: Dishwasher tested at approximately 0ppm. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Observed on 6/23/23 Dish machine at 50ppm chlorine. Water still draining onto floor from under 2 compartment sink. Plumbing has bowl under pipe to catch water **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
22-45-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Could not locate plans for business. Several refrigerators/freezers and ice machine added to back area. Observed no air curtain for door that remains open during food preparation without a screen. Observed fryer next to make table by expo window not under ventilation hood with grease splash on wall. Hand wash sink in ware washing area in disrepair. Did not observe any other hand wash sinks at back area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: Plans submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Plan review application submitted on 3/30/23. Only a menu was sent. Defenicency letter sent on 5/24/23. No other information has been sent to Plan Review at this time Spoke with Brady of plan review. Sending him pictures of all the area Mr Brady with give customer 7 more days for response. Time extend for 2 weeks **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Spoke with plan review Brady Owner is still working to get hand sink in storage area. Per owner hand sink to be installed next week. Walls in food prep area are solid..no more screens. Spoke with supervisor Dennis Watson to time extend. Dennis Watson approved for 30 days. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
74
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - Dishwasher wastewater draining onto floor in ware washing room. Observed employee washing equipment and not sanitizing. Advised to set up manual dishwashing/sanitizing set up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: Dishwasher tested at approximately 0ppm. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Observed on 6/23/23 Dish machine at 50ppm chlorine. Water still draining onto floor from under 2 compartment sink. Plumbing has bowl under pipe to catch water **Time Extended**
22-45-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Could not locate plans for business. Several refrigerators/freezers and ice machine added to back area. Observed no air curtain for door that remains open during food preparation without a screen. Observed fryer next to make table by expo window not under ventilation hood with grease splash on wall. Hand wash sink in ware washing area in disrepair. Did not observe any other hand wash sinks at back area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: Plans submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Plan review application submitted on 3/30/23. Only a menu was sent. Defenicency letter sent on 5/24/23. No other information has been sent to Plan Review at this time Spoke with Brady of plan review. Sending him pictures of all the area Mr Brady with give customer 7 more days for response. Time extend for 2 weeks **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. - Ventilation hood. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. - From ice machine. Observed large pot used to catch water that is overflowing from ice machine drain line onto floor and then going onto grass in parking lot. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Observed on 6/23/23 water still flowing onto ground from ice machine to outside into grass area and parking lot **Time Extended**
29-03-4
67
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - Dishwasher wastewater draining onto floor in ware washing room. Observed employee washing equipment and not sanitizing. Advised to set up manual dishwashing/sanitizing set up. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Pork on counter less than 2 hrs 78F, spring roll 72F, fried tofu 47F. Operator did not have on chart for time plan. Could not provide written plan. Plan emailed to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. - For Pork, spring rolls, and fried tofu. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - Raw sliced beef stored above tomatoes in tall white reach in cooler near exit. Advised operator to move raw meat or reorganize unit to prevent cross contamination. **Warning**
08A-04-5
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. - Paperwork provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing. - Faucet in disrepair. Water shoots out from knob when turned on. In disrepair since last inspection. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Could not locate plans for business. Several refrigerators/freezers and ice machine added to back area. Observed no air curtain for door that remains open during food preparation without a screen. Observed fryer next to make table by expo window not under ventilation hood with grease splash on wall. Hand wash sink in ware washing area in disrepair. Did not observe any other hand wash sinks at back area. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. - Paperwork provided. **Corrected On-Site** **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. - Using chart/board to keep track of time. Not all items on board (cooked pork, spring rolls, and fried tofu. Could not provide written plans when asked. Plan emailed to operator. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - Back door kept open with hose,no device observed. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - Water shoots out of knob when turning water on at hand wash sink next to triple sink. - Leaking water from faucet at hand wash sink in kitchen. - Under triple sink and when dishwasher running. Observed bowl used to catch water for dishwasher. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. - From ice machine. Observed large pot used to catch water that is overflowing from ice machine drain line onto floor and then going onto grass in parking lot. **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing area. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. - Ventilation hood. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - Wall next to triple sink has soil residue and back wall behind fryers next to make table has grease buildup. **Warning**
36-27-5
23
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vietnam Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vietnam Cuisine on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vietnam Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Vietnam Cuisine.
How does Vietnam Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Vietnam Cuisine most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Orlando average of 79.
Has Vietnam Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Vietnam Cuisine have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Vietnam Cuisine 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 Vietnam Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vietnam Cuisine is inspected around four times per year on average.
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