VIET NAM PALACE
1910 WELLS RD STE C02C · ORANGE PARK · Clay County · FL 32073
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef in walk in freezer and raw beef and produce in walk in cooler stored in grocery bags with all products in direct contact with grocery bags.
08A-08-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Bowl of raw shell egg stored in same container on top of snow peas in flip top reach in cooler. Employee moved eggs to bottom of reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed pre-rinse nozzle assembly hanging below the flood rim of sink at dishmachine.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork at 49F and sausage at 47F in flip top reach in cooler. Employee states both have been in same cooler overnight.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Pork at 49F and sausage at 47F in flip top reach in cooler. Employee states both have been in same cooler overnight.
Intermediate 8
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR HR Form 5030-104 to person in charge. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blender on prep table is soiled on interior and exterior with food debris. Employee states it was not used today.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen by walk in freezer is blocked by rice cooker and stand in front of the sink. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator replenished towels. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. No proof available. Provided and reviewed DBPR HR Form 5030-103 with person in charge. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. No proof of training for Tung Le, hired over 60 days ago.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles on dishroom shelf with clear liquid. Employee states all are sanitizer and labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 10
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used as a shelf liner at prep table storing bagged onions.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent and surrounding ceiling tiles at expo window on kitchen side are soiled. Floor at three compartment sink and at ice machine is soiled.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple pots on storage rack outside back exit are not inverted. Employee turned all over. **Corrected On-Site**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple tiles missing at back exit on the left.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed water between stacked plastic cups at soda machine at front service station.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in standing water at 75F beside rice cooker. Employee discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer and walk in cooler gaskets are soiled.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle on hand wash sink in kitchen by expo does not work, valve spins but does not turn on any cold water.
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink at kitchen entrance has a slow drain.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table by the slicer. Employee removed from table. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 4:19 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.