Z Asian Vietnamese Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
74
Score
Z Asian Vietnamese Kitchen has been inspected 13 times since 2022. Z Asian Vietnamese Kitchen was last inspected on Jan 7, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Z Asian Vietnamese Kitchen's 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell Eggs over cooked brisket in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of fryer and stove
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Interior of chest freezer
22-16-4
74
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line onion pan. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in middle oven. Operator immediately killed and discarded **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw egg over cooked pork and greens in prep. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting board on prep by fryer
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator has dates but no names on beef , pho, and sauces.
02D-01-5
55
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked shrimp and cooked brisket in prep cooler. Operator immediately corrected Raw Tuna over cooked rice and sauces in reach in cooler. Operator immediately corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed vegetables over rice in cooler. -unwashed boxed limes over sauces in cooler. Operator immediately corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. beef broth in chest freezer. Operator immediately covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers and stove
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon touching rice. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Slight debris under bar
36-73-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In unisex bathrooms
32-12-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna.operator immediately cut open **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
47
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under kitchen back door leading to outside
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Flor behind cook line soiled
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometer for front cooler broken
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
82
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator immediately removed to be cleaned **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by trash can by mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked carrots and daikon -Beef lemon grass soup Both prepped 6/10 per operator. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce bucket on floor in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in cooler over shellfish and rice noodles. Operator immediately moved to employee cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between prep table **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
52
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1st prep table cooler: ; Beef, tofu pork, (37-55F - Cold Holding). Oper - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1live roach in sticky trap on top of dish machine 1 live roach in 3 bay sink 2 live roaches in sticky trap under prep table at end of cook line by chest freezer Total 4 live roaches **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: 1 live roach in sticky trap on top of dish machine. Operator missed while cleaning and immediately killed and discarded Total 1 live roach **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker on hose side - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
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. Dish machine in kitchen tested 3 times chlorine 00ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at entrance of cook line is shut off due to leak per operator. Operator has other hand sink in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
27-16-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 1 dead roach on sticky trap under prep table opposite side of cook line. Roach legs in sticky trap under prep table next to prep cooler on cook line Total 1dead roach **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: 1 dead roach in gasket of 3 door cooler by ice machine. Operator immediately discarded Total 1 dead roach **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease built up under cook line Floor under and in between all equipment, coolers, ice machine, triple sink, cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Grease built up in oven Interior of microwave on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. In women's restroom. Operator has designated men's room as gender neutral restroom while waiting on repair - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
32-23-4
37
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Calibration of probe thermometer digital thermometer off more than 2 degrees. Showed 36 in ice water. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
05-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator items made Sunday held in freezer no date marks. Advised date mark day of prep, then freeze items and when taken out to update date. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
67
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired. Operator paid license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 small flying insects in kitchen. Next routine per Leslie Martin. Supervisor on duty unavailable due to meeting.
35A-02-6
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/ Certificate for food manager expired 9-7-18. **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. Provided operator with form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Calibration of probe thermometer digital thermometer off more than 2 degrees. Showed 36° in ice water.
05-07-4
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. Provided operator with form. Employees working read and signed form before end of inspection. **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. Per operator items made Sunday held in freezer no date marks. Advised date mark day of prep, then freeze items and when taken out to update date.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of brown sugar on floor bar area Oil on floor in kitchen Operator moved items off floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in white reach in cooler in kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at bar. Provided operator with sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Display table in front of cooler before entering kitchen
33-31-5
27
Feb 8, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - Hand sink blocked by cart. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Sink blocked by trash bin. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - Sink at boba station used as a dump sink evidenced by bar equipment in sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: - Observed sponge in sink. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - At sink next to mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: - Next to mop sink. Operator added paper towels to dispenser. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - Several equipment not used per operator stored at front area near vegetable cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - Wet mop stored in mop bucket . - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Mop inside bucket. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - Throughout. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside lid broken. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
33-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and/or food debris. - Ventilation hood has grease accumulation. - Bottom of tall reach in cooler at the front used for vegetables and freezer near back door has debris accumulation and splash at the bottom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - No water at automatic faucet in womens restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
55
Feb 7, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Boba 98F less than two hours on the counter. Time plan provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. - Observed water from kitchen floor draining outside through back door onto patio, puddling up at grease trap and the parking lot. Operator stated burner covers are washed and set aside. Advised to clean equipment in place and dry inside restaurant. **Warning**
28-14-5
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** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - Hand sink blocked by cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - Sink at boba station used as a dump sink evidenced by bar equipment in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - At sink next to mop sink.
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. - Paperwork provided. Operator stated printer damaged. Paper copy given. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - At sink next to mop sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - Boba held using time of three hours max per operator, but no written plans. Paperwork provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and/or food debris. - Ventilation hood has grease accumulation. - Bottom of tall reach in cooler at the front used for vegetables and freezer near back door has debris accumulation and splash at the bottom.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - No water at automatic faucet in womens restroom.
29-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - Throughout.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - Under cook line next to single burner stove near back door. Advised operator to keep area dry. Operator stated water is from cleaned burner covers. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside lid broken.
33-15-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - Several equipment not used per operator stored at front area near vegetable cooler. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - Wet mop stored in mop bucket .
42-01-4
26
Jan 11, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
50
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - At bar sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. - At bar sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. - Thermometer reading 110F during calibration with ice.
05-06-4
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
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - Bottle of sanitizer for tables not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - Large display case near bar and kitchen entrance that is not in working order per operator.
33-31-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. - Ventilation hood above fryers and grill has slight accumulation of grease debris.
23-03-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Z Asian Vietnamese Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Z Asian Vietnamese Kitchen on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Z Asian Vietnamese Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Z Asian Vietnamese Kitchen.
How does Z Asian Vietnamese Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Z Asian Vietnamese Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Z Asian Vietnamese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Z Asian Vietnamese Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Z Asian Vietnamese Kitchen 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 Z Asian Vietnamese Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Z Asian Vietnamese Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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