St. Cloud, Osceola County

PAPASANS VIETNAMESE CUISINE

1358 SOUTH NARCOOSSEE UNIT J, St. Cloud, FL 34771

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Jan 21, 2026
City
St. Cloud
County
Osceola
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

14-31-5

Detail 24316377

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bag holding greens in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 24316376

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For cooked chicken, noodles and bean sprouts out on counter next to cookline Food out for less than 4 hours per operator Emailed time plan paperwork Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Time Extended

08B-49-4

Detail 24316373

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bag of grapes in reach in cooler underneath make table next to handwashing sink in kitchen Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 24316372

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep counter next to slicer Wallet and keys on dry storage shelf next to and above several dry food ingredients - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 24316375

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several dishes on clean dish rack in warewashing area Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24316374

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Time Extended

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 14

22-41-4

Detail 24294027

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 24294022

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee rinsing dishes and putting them into the dish machine and then putting on gloves and engaging in food preparation on grill without washing hands

14-31-5

Detail 24294024

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bag holding greens in walk in cooler

14-15-4

Detail 24294020

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot buckets used for sauce and soups in walk in cooler and freezer Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 24294021

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For cooked chicken, noodles and bean sprouts out on counter next to cookline Food out for less than 4 hours per operator Emailed time plan paperwork Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24294023

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in container of rice underneath prep table in kitchen

08B-49-4

Detail 24294016

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bag of grapes in reach in cooler underneath make table next to handwashing sink in kitchen Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24294015

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep counter next to slicer Wallet and keys on dry storage shelf next to and above several dry food ingredients

24-08-4

Detail 24294019

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several dishes on clean dish rack in warewashing area Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24294026

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. 1 pair hanging from prep cart on grill Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 24294025

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in container of sugar in dry storage room

23-03-4

Detail 24294014

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 24294017

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle on kitchen handwashing sink does not work

22-16-4

Detail 24294018

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelving

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

14-15-4

Detail 23934535

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot buckets used for soup in walk in freezer and cooler Repeat Violation

50-17-3

Detail 23934536

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1st 2025 Operator renewed during inspection Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23934541

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled and pooled eggs over cut vegetables in reach in cooler below first make table on cookline - operator switched order Raw chicken over bell peppers in walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 23934544

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For chicken and bean sprouts on cookline Emailed operator time plan paperwork Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 23934538

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired

12B-02-4

Detail 23934539

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. On prep table in kitchen Operator removed personal food and drink from table Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 23934534

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bags of personal food in walk in cooler not separated or labeled

24-08-4

Detail 23934542

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several on clean dish rack in warewashing area

10-08-5

Detail 23934543

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In front counter ice machine Operator removed Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23934537

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On handle of prep cart by grill Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23934540

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several equipment gaskets throughout

06-01-5

Detail 23934533

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in bucket of standing water in three compartment sink Operator started water running over shrimp Corrected On-Site

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 23482322

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Several medications stored on dry storage shelf with containers of chicken soup base

14-15-4

Detail 23482320

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Broth stored in Home Depot bucket at walk in cooler

02C-03-5

Detail 23482318

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half opened Monday per operator

03F-10-5

Detail 23482324

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Raw shell eggs and sprouts with no date mark. Emailed operator time plan Corrective Action Taken

08B-47-4

Detail 23482319

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers with frozen raw beef stored directly on floor at walk in freezer

08B-36-4

Detail 23482321

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Flavored syrups stored under paper towel dispenser at front counter

10-20-4

Detail 23482323

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle and metal cart Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23482325

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in direct contact with salt and MSG

29-11-4

Detail 23482326

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink at cooks line

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 23018905

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Scallops and calamari stored over cut lettuce at glass reach in cooler next to triple sink Raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken at reach in cooler at cooks line Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23018906

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Part of coffee maker in hand wash sink at front line Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23018899

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Curry made the day before in walk in cooler not date marked

14-01-5

Detail 23018907

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 32 ounce cup in container with rice

14-09-4

Detail 23018901

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board in kitchen

12B-07-4

Detail 23018900

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored next to blender at front counter Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 23018903

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Broth and lemongrass stored directly on floor of walk in cooler and freezer

08B-36-4

Detail 23018902

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Flavored syrups stored under paper towel dispenser at front counter

10-07-4

Detail 23018904

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rices scoop stored in 80F standing water In uses tongs stored on cart handle at cooks line Corrected On-Site

Jun 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 22844005

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof for kitchen staff or wait staff. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: FLRA PROOF NOW AVAILABLE FOR WAIT STAFF. No proof for kitchen. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22844007

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Xhaust fan in restroom heavily soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22844006

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Rest room - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: No signs in restrooms. Time Extended

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 7Basic: 8Total: 15

11-27-4

Detail 22685354

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. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22685352

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water filter for drinking water on handwash sink faucet at front counter.

16-37-1

Detail 22685347

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. manager found after searching. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 22685353

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. No proof for kitchen staff or wait staff.

11-26-1

Detail 22685361

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. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22685349

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp and other foods in plastic containers in walk in cooler not dated.

41-17-4

Detail 22685356

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled-spray bottle used to clean dining tables.

14-01-5

Detail 22685355

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

14-05-4

Detail 22685357

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler shelves with cardboard.

36-34-5

Detail 22685359

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Xhaust fan in restroom heavily soiled.

50-09-4

Detail 22685360

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Alcohol license is posted. Unable to see license at this inspection.

40-06-5

Detail 22685351

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

14-11-5

Detail 22685358

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large chicken pot with spigot leaking Freezer gasket ripped

14-38-4

Detail 22685348

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers with cracked edges.

31B-04-4

Detail 22685350

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Rest room

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 15

50-17-3

Detail 22123491

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.. Operator attempting to renew license operator renewed license during inspection Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22123488

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked pork in reach in freezer

53A-05-6

Detail 22123497

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 22123493

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. Genice and Margie

41-17-4

Detail 22123502

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

14-01-5

Detail 22123490

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop msg Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 22123500

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-03-4

Detail 22123496

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook

08B-38-4

Detail 22123498

Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw squid on floor in walk in cooler in bucket

10-08-5

Detail 22123499

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22123489

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 22123495

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 22123494

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Both make tables

31B-04-4

Detail 22123501

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both mens and women's restrooms Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22123492

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 21858806

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Hoisin sauce LEE KUM KEE, 5 lbs

53A-05-6

Detail 21858801

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 21858804

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sign not visible and not on menu. Advised more visible spot and due to egg in sandwich cooked any way, needs consumer warning.

14-01-5

Detail 21858802

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

40-06-5

Detail 21858805

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drink and cell phone on clean dish table.

10-20-4

Detail 21858803

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

31B-04-4

Detail 21858808

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms.

42-01-4

Detail 21858807

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Nov 16, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 31, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 21327710

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. Corrected On-Site

50-08-7

Detail 21327716

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Facility was licensed in April after opening only paying 1/2 year fee. The Balance of 126.00 is due and should be earmarked for file #339244

08A-14-5

Detail 21327709

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Shell eggs on shelf next to prepped vegetables.

31A-09-4

Detail 21327714

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at front counter with a purifier attached.

53A-01-7

Detail 21327712

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53B-01-5

Detail 21327713

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.

13-07-4

Detail 21327715

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches on several prep employees.

13-03-4

Detail 21327711

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Young server with long dark hair working in wait station without restraint. Server corrected on site. Corrected On-Site

Apr 6, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.