Clermont, Lake County

PHO SAIGON

2393 US HWY 27, Clermont, FL 34711

FoodSeating
Latest violations
22
6 High Priority
Aug 7, 2023
City
Clermont
County
Lake
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

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.

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 22

12A-07-5

Detail 22181436

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Wok cook started working with out washing hands.

14-31-5

Detail 22181424

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.cut broccoli, cut locks, cut onions.

08A-05-6

Detail 22181438

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked noodles in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 22181435

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over Raw pork And raw beef. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 22181439

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts 81° , Operator stated sprouts have been out at 11 am. Suggested operator to place sprouts in refrigeration for quick cool. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 22181443

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored on Togo table.

22-02-4

Detail 22181427

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Electric slicer White cutting boards on cooks line. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22181431

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.

02D-06-5

Detail 22181440

Intermediate - Packaged food has no English labeling.

53B-14-5

Detail 22181430

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. Repeat Violation

41-04-4

Detail 22181432

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Gallon can WD40 stored on floor next to bulk ingredients in back area. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22181445

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22181442

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

40-06-5

Detail 22181437

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse, Back pack stored with Togo containers in back area. Cellphone stored on shelf above prep table in back area. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22181434

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

08B-31-4

Detail 22181429

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Sprouts stored at front staging area at front counter. 81°, Per Operator Set out 60 minutes prior. Operator placed sprouts in reach in cool.

08B-38-4

Detail 22181441

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of soup Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22181425

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 22181444

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

08B-12-5

Detail 22181433

Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen raw chicken stored in Reack in Freezer.

36-27-5

Detail 22181426

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind wok.

42-01-4

Detail 22181428

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

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 8Basic: 20Total: 31

08A-17-6

Detail 21690090

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - chicken over beef in freezer

08A-05-6

Detail 21690073

High Priority - Raw chicken and eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat tofu in walk in cooler

03A-02-5

Detail 21690086

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice noodles 51F, less than 4 hours, moved to walk in cooler - bean sprouts, 62F, less than 4 hours, moved to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21690100

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. Provided document, owner posted. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21690085

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - deli slicer soiled - reach in cooler interiors soiled - food storage bins in rear prep area

31A-09-4

Detail 21690083

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in back prep area, blocked by buckets

16-37-1

Detail 21690074

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Owner located. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21690079

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in rear prep area.

11-26-1

Detail 21690093

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. Provided form.

02C-02-5

Detail 21690078

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork prepared yesterday not date marked.

53B-14-5

Detail 21690075

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.

32-04-4

Detail 21690099

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

08B-31-4

Detail 21690082

Basic - Bean sprouts stored in undrained ice. Advised to drain and place in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 21690076

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bin in rear of kitchen Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 21690071

Basic - Ceiling tile missing near back exit door

14-09-4

Detail 21690096

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cooks line make tables.

12B-07-4

Detail 21690084

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in rear prep room and ware wash area.

40-06-5

Detail 21690077

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

13-07-4

Detail 21690101

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

13-03-4

Detail 21690098

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation, cooks on line.

36-73-4

Detail 21690087

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler

08B-38-4

Detail 21690092

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in cooler, buckets of sauce

10-20-4

Detail 21690089

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses, on push cart. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21690094

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - ventilation hood - exterior of cooking equipment

14-33-4

Detail 21690097

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface on cooks line.

08B-12-5

Detail 21690091

Basic - Stored beef not covered in freezer. Tofu in walk in cooler.

24-05-4

Detail 21690072

Basic - Utensil not stored inverted or in a protected manner, ladles at from service staton.

36-27-5

Detail 21690095

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind cooks line, behind deli slicer, behind dish machine

29-11-4

Detail 21690081

Basic - Water leaking from faucet at hand wash sinks

42-01-4

Detail 21690088

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

21-12-4

Detail 21690080

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 16

53A-03-7

Detail 21247115

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Ky Li 6/5/16 ServSafe Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21247109

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -All cutting boards - Food storage bins in prep room - Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21247104

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21247119

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked shrimp and cooked beef Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 21247105

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 21247112

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in sugar bin in prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21247114

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

12B-02-4

Detail 21247116

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area while prepping food in back room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 21247118

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on cooks line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 21247111

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on top of ice machine. Rice spoons Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21247106

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - vent filters heavily soiled - food debris under microwave - shelf under front prep table in rear room heavily soiled -Hood filters Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 21247108

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, and heavily soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21247117

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Heavily soiled behind cooks line and prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 21247107

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket with water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 21247113

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on cooks line cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 21247110

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All TCS food in make table lower unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 20Total: 30

50-17-2

Detail 21242696

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner paid online as we completed inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 21242697

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken above raw beef in reach in freezer Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 21242682

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Also observed employee talk on phone and then continue working without washing their hands Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21242709

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef, raw (44F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts #1 (46F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts #2 (47F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts #3 (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp, cooked (52F - Cold Holding); shrimp #2, cooked (46F - Cold Holding); tofu (46F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (46F - Cold Holding). Raw sprouts at 62 cold holding at room temperature Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21242684

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Ky Li 6/5/16 ServSafe Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21242686

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -All cutting boards - Food storage bins in prep room - Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21242683

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In prep room, hand wash sink blocked by oil jugs and plastic wrap. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21242691

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21242695

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink nearest wait station. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21242692

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked shrimp and cooked beef Warning

16-21-4

Detail 21242689

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

03A-05-5

Detail 21242706

Basic - All Time/temperature control for safety foods not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21242688

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in sugar bin in prep area. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21242705

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen. Warning

21-05-5

Detail 21242704

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Terry cloth towel covering lettuce and cut cucumbers in walk in cooler. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21242703

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Four at Three compartment sink, One near reach in freezers Two by front prep area Four by rear prep table/deli sliced Two under fry oil holding rack in back room One by rear exterior door Three near front hand sink Two under dish machine Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 21242685

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area while prepping food in back room. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21242687

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout entire kitchen. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21242681

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jugs on floor in prep room. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21242699

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on cooks line Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21242680

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on top of ice machine. Rice spoons Corrected On-Site Warning

51-13-4

Detail 21242701

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21242698

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - vent filters heavily soiled - food debris under microwave - shelf under front prep table in rear room heavily soiled -Hood filters Warning

25-32-4

Detail 21242694

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reused single use container used to store summer roles for service. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 21242700

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, and heavily soiled. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21242690

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Heavily soiled behind cooks line and prep area. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 21242693

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet at hand wash station near wok. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21242708

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket with water. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21242707

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on cooks line cutting board. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21242702

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All TCS food in make table lower unit. Warning

Nov 5, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 8

12A-16-4

Detail 20641093

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went out rear door, came back in, handled clean dishes without washing hands.

08A-02-6

Detail 20641096

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in upright freezer. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20641098

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 20641094

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wire basket in hand washing sink by grill. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20641095

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink by grill. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20641099

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Broth in upright cooler not date marked, made 2 days ago. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20641097

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 employees in kitchen with no hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20641092

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Top of dish machine soiled.

Aug 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

08A-02-6

Detail 20422090

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw pork in upright silver freezer. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20422093

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken on top of buckets of sauce in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 20422096

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand soap stored with food on shelf over back prep table.

22-02-4

Detail 20422095

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer guard with buildup of dried food debris. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20422091

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by back prep area blocked by large bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20422094

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing utensils in hand washing sink by front fryers.

08B-38-4

Detail 20422097

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of sprouts on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 20422089

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

22-16-4

Detail 20422092

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of upright silver freezer, boxes of product sitting in old food debris. Repeat Violation