Lac Viet Bistro, 2021 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LAC VIET BISTRO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2021 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
License #: 5810843
Total inspections: 30
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. The wait staff floor is in disrepair **Repeat Violation** **Warning** 10/07: floor shall be repaired by next unannounced inspection
10/07/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. The wait staff floor is in disrepair **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Tilapia on the self cook section of the menu. This product may not be served to the customer uncooked. **Warning** Proof of parasite destruction was not produced.
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Pho beef on the menu contains raw beef. **Warning** 10 of about 100 menus have been corrected
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Expired June 2014 **Warning**
08/08/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar and containers in service areas **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. The exterior surfaces of the ice machine were soiled **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler on the cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling pealing paint over the cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink cups in the wait staff area improperly stored when stored over customer foods in the reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. The wait staff floor is in disrepair **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee restroom **Warning**
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food , stored over washed vegetables in the walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. In the interior surface **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 46. Lotus root 46. Tofu 45. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 51 from the previous day when held in the walk in cooler **Warning**
  • High 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. Zero checked twice **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Tilapia on the self cook section of the menu. This product may not be served to the customer uncooked. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Improperly cooled rice **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine bleached the test strip **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. The ice scoop was soiled and it sat on the soiled surface of the ice machine **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as storage by the dish machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Pho beef on the menu contains raw beef. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in the process of cooling placed in cold holding equipment that is not capable of maintaining proper temperature. Egg rolls 45. 47. Pork 64. All placed in the walk in cooler and the walk in cooler is operating at 45 or warmer **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Expired June 2014 **Warning**
08/07/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. By the rear door **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Exterior Bibb closest the entrance **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw beef in soup not identified on the menu **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser (purple in color) on a lower shelf by the exit door of the kitchen **Warning**
2/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 in the kitchen and 1 in the wait staff area **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Sitting on the edge of the ice machine when located in a screened room **Warning**
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. In contact with vegetables and tofu **Warning**
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry 48. Tofu 48. Beef 48. All in the storage reach in cooler closest the walk in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 118 in the warmer by the cook line **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Servers, and one cook the facility has no hot water **Warning**
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. By the rear door **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 56 left out on top of the reach in cooler closest the walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On the wall over the three compartment sink **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by fresh rodent droppings found. 14 on the dry storage shelf in the rear area of the restaurant, 5 under the rack in dry storage, 5 in corner by a beam adjacent the nesting materials, 3 under the Pepsi storage container in dry storage. 4 on the floor, 7 on edge of the AC in the closet centrally located between the kitchen and dining room **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. On the floor by a beam in dry storage **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Multiple locations in dry storage. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Exterior Bibb closest the entrance **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at all in the building **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw beef in soup not identified on the menu **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Manager arrived within 10 minutes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Cooked tofu 81. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser (purple in color) on a lower shelf by the exit door of the kitchen **Warning**
2/11/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage 72 was left outside and then placed into the reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw beef in soup
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. To the kitchen hand sink **Warning**
2/11/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage 72 was left outside and then placed into the reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. To the restroom sinks **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw beef in soup
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. No proof of any certified food manager, 7 employees present with no certified food manager **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. To the kitchen hand sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
1/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage 72 was left outside and then placed into the reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. To the restroom sinks **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw beef in soup
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. No proof of any certified food manager, 7 employees present with no certified food manager **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. To the kitchen hand sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
12/11/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. By the ice machine **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - While pumping the soap dispenser roach eggs, pieces fell onto my hands while at the wait staff area **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 12 on a wood panel which is supporting a hand sink in the kitchen **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. The edges to the prep table on the cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Raw beef in soup on the menu **Warning**
4/25/2013Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. By the ice machine **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Raw beef in soup on the menu **Warning**
4/25/2013Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Dry rice and soy sauce containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In the wait staff area **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The reach in cooler in/at and the prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. By the ice machine **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - While pumping the soap dispenser roach eggs, pieces fell onto my hands while at the wait staff area **Warning**
  • High Priority - On a Drain pipe under the hand sink in the wait staff area **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish sauce made in house 68 moved to the walk in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Reused the raw fish container (porous) to store washed vegetables when located in the walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 12 on a wood panel which is supporting a hand sink in the kitchen **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by fresh rodent droppings found 15 on a ledge behind the cups rack in the wait staff area, 2 on the mat on the wire rack in the wait staff area, 5 on the floor under the wire rack/adjacent to the leaking soda syrup boxes in the wait staff area, 11 throughout the floor at the bar. Additionally old dropping 20 plus on ledge behind the wire rack in the wait staff area, in the unfinished wall at the bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Cheese cloth soiled when located in the steamer on the cook line, additionally the cover to the steamer was soiled **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. The edges to the prep table on the cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the Dish machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food being cooled in an ice bath and the ice has all melted. Noodles 69 in a bucket on the cook line, ice and water added 47 (.25) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Noodles 81 left on top of the prep table on the cook line, moved to the walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Raw beef in soup on the menu **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dated 2007, 2005, 2004. An hour later the owner found some current certificates for the employees **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
4/24/2013Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Misdating all previously frozen foods exceeding 7 days
  • Critical - Mold like growth on bamboo covers
  • Critical - The cutting board on the reach in cooler was soiled
  • Critical - The storage containers in use in the walk in freezer are soiled (grey)
12/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Beef slices 44F in the prep reach in cooler on the cookline
  • Employee was cutting lemons with bare hands COS
  • Grease under the cooking equipment on the cookline
  • Misdating all previously frozen foods exceeding 7 days
  • Critical - Mold like growth on bamboo covers
  • Critical - No proof of any employee training was available
  • Critical - The cutting board on the reach in cooler was soiled
  • Critical - The food prep employees all in the kitchen placed on gloves without washing hands
  • Critical - The hand sink on the cookline was being used as storage COS
  • Critical - The storage containers in use in the walk in freezer are soiled (grey)
  • The water treatment device has not been serviced by the ice machine
  • Critical - Two steamers are soiled on the cookline
10/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/4/2012Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. heavy grease on all cookline equipment
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. underside of shelves above the cold holding units on the cookline
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. dish machine racks
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. underside of tables on the cookline
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-03-1 Observed dead roaches on premises. behind the reach in freezer and in the gasket to the reach in freezer
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-03-1 Observed dead roaches on premises. shelf above same table with rice warmer
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 behind the frp board in closet used to store the portable burners
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 crawled from under the trash can by the dish machine
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 crawling on the wall over the utensils/pans etc
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 in the hand drying paper holder at the sink closest the dish machine
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 on the pass thru door to the kitchen
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 10 or more on pans stored under the prep table in the kitchen
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 17 on wooden mount used for the floor mixer
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 2 in the hinge of the reach in freezer on the cookline
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 3 behind a calendar posted on the wall by the dish machine
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 6 or more corners to the prep table by the rear door
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 7 in the soap dispenser on the cookline
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-09-1 Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. rub marks on electrical wires, pipe behind the dish machine, by the ceiling where the hood tanks are mounted.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
4/3/2012Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. Unaware of big five provided DBPR HR FORM
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walk in cooler fan system
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. underside of shelves above the cold holding units on the cookline
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. brown paper used as a liner with egg rolls
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. behind the reach in freezer and in the gasket to the reach in freezer
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. shelf above same table with rice warmer
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Servers are dumping soiled dishes and failing to wash hands to break the conamination cycle before attending to other/new guests
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards are soiled all
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. heavy grease on all cookline equipment
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. in the dry rice container (red)
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean sprouts 61 f degrees in bucket on the prep table
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. dish machine racks
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. underside of tables on the cookline
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 behind the frp board in closet used to store the portable burners
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 crawled from under the trash can by the dish machine
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 crawling on the wall over the utensils/pans etc
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 in the hand drying paper holder at the sink closest the dish machine
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 on the pass thru door to the kitchen
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 10 or more on pans stored under the prep table in the kitchen
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 17 on wooden mount used for the floor mixer
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 2 in the hinge of the reach in freezer on the cookline
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 3 behind a calendar posted on the wall by the dish machine
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 6 or more corners to the prep table by the rear door
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 7 in the soap dispenser on the cookline
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. the in use corn starch container was soiled
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. rub marks on electrical wires, pipe behind the dish machine, by the ceiling where the hood tanks are mounted.
4/2/2012Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Hand wash sink next to dish machine.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic tub stored in hand wash sink at end of cook line. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hot/ cold water not provided/shut off at mop sink.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated debris. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Cook line prep unit.
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach-in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing bottles in hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Plastic bowl used to scoop rice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cornstarch and water held at room temperatures; 84 degrees farenheit.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets on cook line prep unit.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On handle of paper towel despenser at cook line.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Large container of meat in walk-in freezer.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. At front of building with hose attached.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Outside back door with hose attached.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bulk container of white powder substance not labeled in dry storage.
7/8/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, black one near portable coolers.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed cutting board on prep cooler encrusted with soil deposits. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 27-04-1 Cold water not provided/shut off at three-compartment sink.
  • Violation: 34-10-1 Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, fans in walkin cooler.
12/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, sugar container at bar.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, sprouts 55 degrees Fahrenheit in prep area. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, cooked noodles 63 degrees Fahrenheit without timemarking. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, bar reachin cooler that holds milk.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, on cook's line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area, employee eating in dishmachine area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, black one near portable coolers.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, sugar container at bar.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength, 0 ppm.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Observed soiled wet wiping cloth in use with fresh solution, under cutting board.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, utensils in container iin prep area.
  • Critical. Observed cutting board on prep cooler encrusted with soil deposits. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, metal pans by slicer stored as clean with soil deposits around containers.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, hood system.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, cutting boards stored inside handwashing sink at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, by dishmachine.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, employee restroom.
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall, hallway to downstairs storage.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, fans in walkin cooler.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, bar area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 11-24-10.
9/24/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw sewage on ground of establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 9-21-10. 1 pm
  • Critical. Observed sewage on ground from failed septic system. @ side wall inside building to outside street, thru parking lot, This violation must be corrected by : 9-21-10. 1 pm
  • Critical. Improper sewage disposal at floor drains/sinks in kitchen and/or food preparation area.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. hundreds of flies around open sewage on ground on outside of building
9/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish sauces &@ 69 degrees; discarded; Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. dishwasher dirty to clean dishes not wash between
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cut brds
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 14-5-1; observed food stored in non food grade plastc bags in the reach in cooler observed 9-16-09 & 3-31-10
7/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. shrimp & pork in wic cook not date marked; or labeled Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice crepes in wic not date marked or labeled ; cooked Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cook pork & beef in pans in wic not date marked; or labeled; & more crepes & cook chicken; , Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pork-noodles -shrimp -beef; -chicken; in ric no dates no labeled Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cook duck & beef in line ric not labeled or date marked
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork on counter @ 46 degrees;
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. in ri freezers
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raaw beef over soup in wic
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. line ric raw beef over cook noodles Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw scallops over veggie in line ric Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. in small beans
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. flour in stoage non grade plastc bin & rte in ric for phf in plastc bags Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. @ dishwasher area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
3/31/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ie; soups, shrimps, meats
  • Critical. Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-04-1 Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. wic & ric over rte dtinks & rte phf meats. fruits plantines & mushrooms over wasked veggie in wic
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. in wic raw shrimp over cooked shrimp
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. rte in wic prepared veggies not covered
  • Critical. Violation: 08B-04-1 Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.t matting covering lettuce
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-13-1 Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. cook in kutchen & dishwasher
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Violation: 28-13-1 Observed raw sewage on ground of establishment.@ back door dump water on drive way, food & cigarette debris on ground
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-15-1 Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. back room
12/3/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ie; soups, shrimps, meats
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. misc in dry stoage & wic & ric
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice @ 47wic
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. beef bones on floir over nite to defrost
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. in ric front & wic
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. wic & ric over rte dtinks & rte phf meats & fruits
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. in wic
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. beef bones under sink, misc foods ie rice meat wic, misc food on floor wi freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. rte in wic
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.thermom kitchen
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. numerous containers dry & in rte in wic
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. cook in kutchen
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. drink in ric @ front display unit
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. on all emp
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic bags no food; grade
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. bare wood in kitchen
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. through kitchen
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at hand wash sink. in guest bathrooms This violation must be corrected by : 11-16-09.
  • Critical. Observed raw sewage on ground of establishment.@ back door dump water
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. @ all sinks
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. two places
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
9/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/9/2009Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
No report available. 4/8/2009Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
No report available. 4/7/2009Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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