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Village House Que Viet

2211 Johnson St Ne

Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Follow-Up

Mar 30, 2026

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s notes

No license posted - post a copy of the license in a conspicuous area.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0705BFood temperature

Official wording

Have a thin-tipped food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of thin pieces of food.

Inspector’s notes

Observed no thermometer in-house - provide.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0565Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Prevent grease or condensation from exhaust ventilation hood systems from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles.

Inspector’s notes

Observed grease build up and drip from the hood by the back exit/entrance door. Clean as necessary.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed fans in the back dish washing area with dust - clean fans.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0400AFood source and labeling

Official wording

Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.

Inspector’s notes

Observed bulk food containers inside walk-in cooler with no proper date marking label - properly date mark instead of using 'use-first' sticker.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1470ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have at least 10-foot candles of light intensity at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in: • Walk-in refrigeration units • Dry food storage areas • In other areas while being cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Observed dead light bulb in the basement walk-in cooler. Replace.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1085ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Provide a pressure type vacuum breaker device on water supply lines used for water pressure cleaning systems, recoil hose reels, flex hose water supplies, or other situations where the control valve is located downstream from the water supply source. Atmospheric vacuum breakers are prohibited in these applications.

Inspector’s notes

Observed wye splitter attached to mop sink faucet and hose with sprayer attached. Either disconnect wye splitter or install 1052 with sidekick.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Mar 30, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 18, 2026

Complete

Official score: 80 · Understand this area’s scale

11 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

Observed no employee illness log at the time of inspection. PIC could not locate where log is. Log must be accessible and use as necessary.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s notes

No license posted - post a copy of the license in a conspicuous area.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0705BFood temperature

Official wording

Have a thin-tipped food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of thin pieces of food.

Inspector’s notes

Per discussion with kitchen staff, no thermometer. Provide.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1110ABHandwashing

Official wording

Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s notes

Observed handwashing station in the kitchen blocked and storing dishes. Remove and make handwashing station accessible at all times. Staff removed dishes from the handwashing station and unblocked.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0565Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Prevent grease or condensation from exhaust ventilation hood systems from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles.

Inspector’s notes

Observed grease build up and drip from the hood by the back exit/entrance door. Clean as necessary.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed fans in the back dish washing area with dust. Fans are used to blow on eggrolls as a part of their cooling process - clean fans as necessary.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0400AFood source and labeling

Official wording

Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.

Inspector’s notes

Observed bulk food containers inside the walk-in cooler with no date mark but "use-by" sticker. Date mark bulk food containers.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1470ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have at least 10-foot candles of light intensity at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in: • Walk-in refrigeration units • Dry food storage areas • In other areas while being cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Observed light bulb inside the basement walk-in cooler dead - replace.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0900Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitize food contact surfaces before using and after cleaning.

Inspector’s notes

Observed no sanitizer set up in the kitchen prior to food prepping and cooling. Discussed with PIC and staff to ensure sanitizers are set up before food handling/prepping. The PIC made a few chlorine sanitizer bucket.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

Observed no chlorine sanitizer test kit onsite at the time of the inspection. Provide or obtain.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1085ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Provide a pressure type vacuum breaker device on water supply lines used for water pressure cleaning systems, recoil hose reels, flex hose water supplies, or other situations where the control valve is located downstream from the water supply source. Atmospheric vacuum breakers are prohibited in these applications.

Inspector’s notes

Observed wye splitter attached to mop sink faucet and hose with sprayer attached. Mop sink faucet turned on. This can create pressure affecting the atmospheric pressure on faucet. Either disconnect wye splitter or install 1052 with sidekick. The person in charge unattached wye splitter and informed staff to disconnect when not using going forward.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Feb 18, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 19, 2024

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s notes

Certified food protection manager certificate is not posted onsite. Post.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

Employee illness log cannot be provided as requested during the inspection. An electronic version will be sent along with the report. Print and use as necessary.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s notes

No license posted - post a copy of your license in a conspicuous area.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0705BFood temperature

Official wording

Have a thin-tipped food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of thin pieces of food.

Inspector’s notes

No food thermometer. Provide.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 19, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 4, 2023

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s notes

Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) certificate posted onsite - post a copy of the CFPM certificate onsite.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0105BEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Food employees must use a closed beverage container within the food preparation or utensil washing areas.

Inspector’s notes

Observed a few employees' unapproved beverage cups sitting on food surfaces where food prep or handling is happening - discontinue this practice and use approved beverage containers.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0845EContamination

Official wording

Clean surfaces contacting non-TCS foods: • When surfaces may have been contaminated • At least once every 24 hours for consumer self-service utensils • Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils • As often as needed to keep surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Ice machine interior observed with debris - clean the shield where it comes into contact with ice when it is being dispensed down.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Ice machine vents observed with excessive dust - clean as necessary.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1457Handwashing

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

Observed a few of the handwashing stations with no handwashing sign - post a sign at every handwashing station that does not have a sign.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0385BFood temperature

Official wording

Cool TCS food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature within 4 hours to 41 degrees F (5 degrees C) or less.

Inspector’s notes

Per discussion with the person in charge, they prep vegetables in the morning and then store vegetables in the cold station right after. Discontinue storing freshly prepped vegetables or food inside the cold stations directly as this will affect your other food temperature and the cold station temperature. Properly cool it down in appropriate equipment before putting it inside the cold station to prevent the temperature rising of food and the cold station. Discussed proper cooling methods with the person in charge.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

An employee illness log could not be provided at the time of the inspection. Per discussion with the person in charge, the owner has taken the employee illness log home. An illness log must be available onsite at all times and used as necessary. An electronic illness log will be sent along with the report to the business.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s notes

The business license was not readily available upon request during the inspection - obtain a license and post it in a conspicuous area at all times.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 4, 2023 · Original Source

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