PHO VIET

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 59 Flying insects. 50 flying insects in Server area room across from kitchen with 3 of them landing on manual handle of lime juicer, 2 of them landing on top coffee machine , and 1 of them on the spout of water pitcher. Manager will sanitize all equipment. Observed 4 flying insects in kitchen on cook line near 3 compartment sink. Observed 5 flying insects landing on can drinks stored in open cabinet across from entrance of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed 1 flying insect at entrance of kitchen. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in small cooler at the end of cook line raw shrimp stored over ready to eat pork. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler in a bowl on top of container Cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded stated was extra left from previous day. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cutting board stored over employee handwashing station located on cook line blocking access to employee handwashing. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee hired more than 60 days without required food training.

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. Observed establishment without employment health agreement form. Inspector provided employee health agreement form. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed employee hand washing station on cook line without soap. Manager provided hand soap for employee hand sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top of cooler at the end of cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed open case of bottled water on floor near register. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs hanging on handle of oven located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Employee removed and hung to dry properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed towel to cover noodles located on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak in stand alone cooler over ready to eat noodles. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked raw shell egg with raw shell eggs in stand alone cooler. See stop sale.

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs being stored at room temperature. Employee stated employee brought eggs out about an hour prior to. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment using chlorine for sanitation without chemical test strips.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floors behind equipment soiled.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in storage room. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on handle of oven. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in use wiping cloths stored under cutting board. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed establishment without choking poster. Inspector provided copy of Choking poster. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed large frozen bag of beef in pan of water in sink. Manager turned water on slowly. Corrected On-Site