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
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 10pm chlorine. Employee adjusted machine and retested at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple grocery bags in direct contact with beef and pork in walk in freezer and produce in walk in cooler. Cardboard used to line shelf at prep table with onions and shelf in walk in cooler with sauces. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shrimp stored above cut vegetables in kitchen reach in cooler. Employee rearranged to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at sink by dish machine and at three compartment sink hangs below the flood rim. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tapioca pearls at front counter at 80F. Operator states prepared 3 hours prior. Inspector discussed holding on time controls, provided DBPR Form HR 5022-090 and assisted operator in completing form. Operator placed tapioca pearls on time control during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
28-07-4Intermediate – Employee dumping mop water in the three-compartment sink / food preparation sink. Employee states mop water is being dumped in the sink by the dish machine. Mop sink is next to dish room.
53B-09-4Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Proof of training for Hoang Lam not at establishment, shown on phone.
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Unable to dispense soap at kitchen hand wash sink. Manager states has a new dispenser ordered. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid in dish room. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate and front interior top sides of soda machine ice bin has black mold-like substance.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floor soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent and surrounding ceiling tile at kitchen expo side window is soiled. Walk in cooler floor is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine is not inverted. Multiple clean utensils stored in container with debris below prep table.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license is from prior owner.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on prep table cutting board by the slicer. Employee moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda and hot sauce stored on the floor in dry storage room.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer available for walk in cooler.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Water in handwashing sink at kitchen entrance is slow draining. Cold water valve on kitchen hand wash sink does not work. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing in bowl in three compartment sink with no running water. Employee moved pork to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter at kitchen side expo window. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:15 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.