WEST PALM BEACH, Palm Beach County

PHO 1

2800 N MILITARY TRAIL STE 117, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Jun 8, 2026
City
WEST PALM BEACH
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Jun 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 24612750

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: At time of callback inspection still observed Nguyen Tran Admin Complaint

50-09-4

Detail 24612749

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1 2025 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: At time of callback inspection still observed Admin Complaint

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

12A-16-4

Detail 24499534

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come in from dining area put gloves on and began preparing customer order. Advised operator about proper hand washing. Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 24499532

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle lounge chair then placed on gloves and engaged in cutting scallions without washing hands. Advised operator on proper hand washing technique. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 24499535

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24499533

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense brown sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 24499531

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1 2025 Warning

13-03-4

Detail 24499537

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

25-05-4

Detail 24499538

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box single serve portion cups and lidsstored in contact with kitchen floor. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24499536

Basic - Working containers of food granulated sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

12A-25-4

Detail 23944364

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and hair and then handled clean utensils and equipment without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23944363

Intermediate - Hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen hand wash sink used to thaw frozen shrimp. Operator removed shrimp. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23944361

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (cleaning chemical) not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23944362

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; unwashed jalapeño and unwashed limes stored over cooked beef broth. Advised Operator to move unwashed produce below ready to eat items.

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 23533430

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). Operator primed machine multiple times, retested at chlorine 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-16-4

Detail 23533427

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen through rear exit and then handled clean equipment and utensils and dishes to prepare/serve food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site

12A-29-4

Detail 23533424

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched garbage can while repositioning and then handled raw shrimp while preparing without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 23533426

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; portioned plastic containers of raw pork stored over opened case of ready to spring roll shells. Operator moved raw pork to different shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 23533429

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. At walk-in freezer inside large box; raw comminuted beef stored on top of portioned plastic bag of raw whole muscle pork. Operator rearranged storage inside box. Operator moved raw comminuted beef to Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23533428

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemical spray bottle hanging on shelf directly over opened bag of flour. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 23533432

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Right side flip top cooler; cut meatballs (49F - Ambient Cooling 10:45am/50F 11:15am). Operator stated meatballs were cut 10 minutes prior, cooling in overfilled pan on make top, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved overfilled portion to walk-in to facilitate faster cooling. Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 23533431

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. 3 employees present and engaged in food preparation/handling, all employed for more than 120 days, proof provided for only one employee. Advised Operator all employees working longer than 60 days are required to have/show proof of state approved food handler training. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-14-5

Detail 23533425

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. Thuy Pham certified 4/1/21, expired 4/1/24 IFSEA.

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 22984112

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine over food preparation area and over clean utensils. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

22-41-4

Detail 22984107

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) Operator primed machine and retested at chlorine 0ppm Advised Operator to set up triple sink to chlorine 100ppm to manually sanitize dishes. Warning

12A-18-4

Detail 22984113

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee washed hands in triple sink, dried with soiled wiping cloth, then began handling clean utensils to prepare/serve food. Discussed with employee, who then washed hands at hand wash sink and dried with paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 22984114

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At White Chest Freezer; Plastic 1/6 pan of raw shrimp stored on top of ready to eat spring roll shells. Operator removed raw shrimp Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 22984108

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemical stored over beans Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-07-5

Detail 22984106

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed Big 6/symptoms with Operator. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22984109

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Raw shrimp stored in handwashing sink Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22984111

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 reporting agreement Employee signed during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22984110

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. Warning

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Total: 4

08A-02-6

Detail 22684574

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At white chest freezer; opened bag of raw shrimp stored on top of uncovered pan of ready to eat spring roll shells. Operator moved raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22684572

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw pork stored over ready to eat spring roll filling. Operator moved raw pork to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22684575

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Cook line left side flip top cooler; cooked noodles (58F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in bowl above make top portion of cooler for 2 hours, moved to reach in cooler. At Cook line; house made beef broth (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in pot at room temperature for 2 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 22684573

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage area; spray bottle containing "cleaning chemicals" stored over clean cutlery and unwrapped single service napkins. Operator moved "cleaning chemicals". Corrected On-Site

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 22301431

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). Operator primed machine, retested at chlorine 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22301427

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen; hand wash sink used to store container and defrost duck. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22301433

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-32-5

Detail 22301432

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At kitchen ceiling over dry storage; ceiling tile(s) missing insulation exposed. Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 22301428

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At cook line; soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cutting board. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22301430

Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk-in cooler; pot of pork broth stored cold holding uncovered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22301429

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At kitchen hand wash sink; duck defrosting at room temperature. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 13

03D-02-5

Detail 21706711

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed a deep covered container inside walk-in cooler with Cooked pork at 2:30( 64°F cooling since 9:30am, rechecked at 3:45pm(55°F cooling) . Per operator product cooling for over 6 hours. Product did not reach 41°F or below within 6 hours. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale

12A-12-4

Detail 21706713

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food ( handling raw beef)to handling handle of flip top cooler lid without washing hands. Educate on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 21706712

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags( thank you Togo bags) used in direct contact with food.( raw pork, raw beef) Inside walk-in freezer. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21706710

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over cooked noodles and sauces inside flip top cooler #1. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 21706714

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed inside flip top cooler #2, Cooked pork at 2:22pm (56°F cooling since 9:30am ) over 4 hours. Sliced cabbage at 2:22pm (58°F ambient cooling since 9:30am)over 4 hours, Per operator both products cooling for over 4 hours. Products did not reach 41°F or below within 4 hours. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed a deep covered container inside walk-in cooler with Cooked pork at 2:30( 64°F cooling since 9:30am, rechecked at 3:45pm(55°F cooling) . Per operator product cooling for over 6 hours. Product did not reach 41°F or below within 6 hours. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside flip top cooler #1 pork (60°F cold holding ) per operator stored overnight). Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale

03A-02-5

Detail 21706706

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside flip top cooler #1 pork (60°F cold holding ) per operator stored overnight). Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale Observed inside Flip top #2 bean spouts ( 50F° cold holding) . Per operator product stored for 1 hour. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to walk in cooler

03D-06-5

Detail 21706717

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed inside flip top cooler #2, Cooked pork at 2:22pm (56°F cooling since 9:30am ) over 4 hours. Sliced cabbage at 2:22pm (58°F ambient cooling since 9:30am)over 4 hours, Per operator both products cooling for over 4 hours. Products did not reach 41°F or below within 4 hours. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale.

03B-01-6

Detail 21706709

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg rolls (128°F hot holding )seating on basket on fry station. Per operator product stored for 30 minutes. Operator dropped egg rolls in fryer to reheat to 165°F Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21706707

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical( bleach) improperly stored over bags of rice on back area. Operator stored properly . Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21706716

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance( degreaser) not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 21706718

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Outside walk-in freezer

10-07-4

Detail 21706715

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container with water at 85°F with spoons for rice on cook line. Operator discarded water Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-12-4

Detail 21706708

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Strainer broken on dish area. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 21570268

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live under dishwasher 1 live under reach in cooler on cook line 1 live under trash can dolly by three compartment sink 5 live in oil box stored on floor between fryer and perp table on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: 2 live under wooden pallet by walk in freezer. Employee killed both. 1 live under dishwasher Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 21570269

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose Bibb at mop sink located outside. Explained Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Same Time Extended

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 21569317

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 0 ppm. Tested twice. Tried to prime several minutes. No chemical dispensed. Advised to setup three compartment sink. Warning

22-45-4

Detail 21569313

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Pots and pans washed rinsed and put away without sanitizing. Explained and showed him the sanitizer sign on the three compartment sink. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 21569316

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef in plastic sleeve stored on top of ice bag in walk in freezer . Explained and showed posted chart for proper storage of refrigerated food. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21569320

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live under dishwasher 1 live under reach in cooler on cook line 1 live under trash can dolly by three compartment sink 5 live in oil box stored on floor between fryer and perp table on cook line. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 21569319

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose Bibb at mop sink located outside. Explained Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21569315

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Green basket stored in hand sink by three compartment sink . Explained and manager removed the basket. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21569321

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead under dishwasher. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21569318

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer and box of oil stored on floor between fryer and prep table on cook line . Explained Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21569314

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spatula stored in a container in standing water by rice cooker. Water temperature 78 f. Explained and manager dumped the water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

50-17-2

Detail 20878863

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12.01.2021. Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 20878861

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large bucket of water in hand-wash sink. PIC removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20878862

Basic - Stored food not covered. #1: observed stored beef in reach-in cooler in front of walk-in freezer not covered. #2: observed stored stored beef in walk-in freezer not covered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20878864

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef being thawed at room temperature. Chef moved item under cool running water. Corrective Action Taken

Sep 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-07-4

Detail 20502992

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored next to food and clean utensils in the shelving storage unit in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

22-41-4

Detail 20502989

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) Operator set up triple compartment sink Quaternary 200ppm. Corrective Action Taken

14-31-5

Detail 20502988

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked sausage stored in a thank you to go bag in the reach in freezer unit in the kitchen. Operator moved product to a different container. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 20502987

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed non commercially packaged pork stored above a container of cabbage in the reach in cooler unit in the cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20502990

Intermediate - Soap Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20502991

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 80°F in the cook line. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site