Hello Vietnam
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
74
Score
Hello Vietnam has been inspected nine times since 2024. On Mar 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Cleaning, frequency and restrictions” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Scottsdale restaurant, which scores around 95. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dish machine that measured 0ppm with chlorine test strips. The person in charge placed a work order at time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge that a chlorine dish machine should measure between 50-100ppm. Until unit is repaired, establishment will wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes in the 3 compartment sink
4-501.114(A-E)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed dunnage racks in walk-in cooler constructed of wood and lined with cardboard. The wood and cardboard were encrusted with food debris. Discussed with the person in charge that all non-food contact surfaces should be constructed of a smooth easily cleanable surface
4-101.19
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed water leak on valve on the top back of the dish machine. Observed leak under the left side of the 3 compartment sink. Discussed with the person in charge that all equipment should be maintained in good condition
5-205.15(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: ****2nd Consecutive Violation**** Observed a build up of food debris on the floor under the storage racks of the walk-in cooler, on the walls of the walk in cooler, walls behind the prep tables, under and around food equipment. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
74
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken and shrimp fried rolls with internal temperature of 71F in a container above the prep cooler by the cook line. The person in charge stated the rolls had been fried 30 minutes ago and reheated the rolls to 165F in the microwave at the time of inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler behind the bar with minimum ambient internal temperature of 53F as measured by inspector min/max thermometer. TCS food items stored inside the reach in cooler had internal temperature of 47-51F. The person in charge discontinued use of the reach in cooler at the time of inspection and directed employees to no longer use reach in for storage of TCS cold holding
4-301.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Oberved rice scoop stored in a container with water at ambient temperature next to the rice cooker. Discussed between use storage of utensils. The person in charge discarded the water and replaced the rice scoop at the time of inspection
3-304.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a build up of food debris on the floor under the storage racks of the walk-in cooler, on the walls of the walk in cooler, walls behind the prep tables, under and around food equipment
6-501.12
70
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified manager present at time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge that a certified manager should be present during hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed excessive organic matter buildup on the upper inner portion of the ice machine. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold
4-602.11(E)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed dunnage racks in walk-in cooler constructed of wood and lined with cardboard. The wood and cardboard were encrusted with food debris. Discussed with the person in charge that all non-food contact surfaces should be constructed of a smooth easily cleanable surface
4-101.19
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed water leak on valve on the top back of the dish machine. Discussed with the person in charge that all equipment should be maintained in good condition
5-205.15(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of food debris, grease, trash, and other soils on the floors of the walk in cooler, kitchen, dry storage, and restrooms. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and debris
6-501.12
78
Mar 6, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: This is the 9th repeat violation. At time of inspection, no certified food manager was present on the premises
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: This is the 5th repeat violation. Observed an accumulation of food debris, grease, trash, and other soils on the floors of the walk in cooler, kitchen, and dry storage. Please have the floors cleaned more frequently to prevent the accumulation of soils
6-501.12
90
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the cold holding prep unit outside of the kitchen, observed cooked pork at 75*F, cooked chicken at 68*F, and cooked beef at 73*F. Per employee, all foods were cooked and placed in the unit to cool at 9:00am, 7 hours prior. Discussed cooling methods and using the walk in cooler to cool foods. Foods were embargoed
3-501.14
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the back, tall reach in cooler, observed bags of raw pork stored on top of bags of raw veggies. In the same fridge, observed a pan of raw beef over pans of cooked pork and chicken. Employees moved foods to proper storage
3-302.11(A1-2)
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the dishwashing machine in use with 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer after a fresh cycle. Chlorine must remain at 50 - 200 ppm as stated on the bottle. Until unit is repaired, establishment will wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes in the 3 compartment sink
4-501.114(A-E)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: In the dry storage shelving, observed 7 large black beetles in various boxes and containers. One beetle was observed crawling in the tempura flour. Flour was embargoed. Establishment must remain free of pests. Please have area pest free prior to re-inspection
6-501.111(C)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: This is the 9th repeat violation. At time of inspection, no certified food manager was present on the premises
2-102.12(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two in use knives stored between prep coolers in the kitchen. Knives should be stored in a clean safe place between uses and not in between units. Employee removed knives from between units
3-304.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: This is the 5th repeat violation. Observed an accumulation of food debris, grease, trash, and other soils on the floors of the walk in cooler, kitchen, and dry storage. Please have the floors cleaned more frequently to prevent the accumulation of soils
6-501.12
50
Dec 18, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no handwashing cleanser was available at the handwashing sink in the bar
6-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: This is the 8th repeat violation. At time of inspection, no certified food manager was present on the premises. Please have a CFPM present for the next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the handwashing sink in the bar leaking while turned off. Please have this faucet repaired
5-205.15(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: This is the 4th repeat violation. Observed an accumulation of food, grease, and debris under the cooking equipment in the kitchen. Observed food debris under the dry storage shelving. Floors must be cleaned as frequently as necessary to prevent accumulation of soils
6-501.12
78
Aug 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Medicines stored or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a bottle of Dayquil on the tea bar counter with various food/drink items
7-207.11(B)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a large quantity of recently cooked noodles in a plastic colander in a trash bag cooling in the low boy prep cooler on the line. Noodles were removed from the trash bag and placed in the walk in cooler to cool rapidly
3-501.15(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee dump ice into the handwashing sink in the bar. Handwashing sink must not be used for any other purposes than handwashing. This means ice must be dumped in the food prep sink on the other end of the bar. Had discussion with PIC about proper place to dump ice
5-205.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a bag of raw shrimp, a bag of raw chicken, and a bag of raw beef all thawing in a colander on top of a thawed package of raw beef. All raw products must be stored separate to prevent the risk of cross contamination. Manager separated the raw products by cook temperatures
3-302.11(A3-8)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed slimy organic matter accumulating on the deflector panel on the inside of the ice maker. Ice maker interior should be cleaned as frequently as necessary to prevent any organic matter growth. Please have ice maker interior cleaned and cleaned more frequently
4-602.11(E)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: This is the 2nd consecutive violation. Observed 3 knives being stored in between the cold holding unit and prep table on the food prep line. Area was visibly dirty. Knives were washed. Discussed proper storage of in use utensils with PIC
3-304.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: This is the 3rd repeat violation. Observed grease and food debris accumulating on the floors behind the kitchen cooking equipment and the back cook line equipment. Observed soils, trash, and other debris accumulating on the floor of the bar area. Floors must be cleaned as frequently as necessary to preclude any soils. Please have floors cleaned and cleaned more frequently
6-501.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: This is the 7th repeat violation. At time of inspection, no certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present on the premises. Please have a CFPM on the premises for the next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hello Vietnam last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hello Vietnam on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hello Vietnam?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Hello Vietnam.
How does Hello Vietnam compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?
Hello Vietnam most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.
Has Hello Vietnam's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hello Vietnam have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hello Vietnam 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 Hello Vietnam inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hello Vietnam is inspected around six times per year on average.
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