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PHO STREET LLC

PHO STREET LLC has 8 health inspections on file for its BRADENTON location, with an overall rating of 2.5/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4304 14th Street West
Florida, 34205
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13526360

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed their triple in the walk in cooler: Cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Tofu (50F - Cold Holding); Ambient shell eggs (58F - Cold Holding); Butter (52F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they turned off the cooler for 30minutes to defrost the fans approximately 3hrs ago. Operator placed all temperature sensitive products into reach in freezers. Observed on the cook line: Shrimp rolls (76F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed them in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Observed in the walk in cooler: Crab Rangoon 50F cold holding, and Tofu 50F cold holding with the ambient temperature being at 50F. Operator stated that the products had been there for over 4hrs and disposed of them willingly. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 9/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13525035

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops in multiple foods. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining multiple food contact shelves. Warning
  • 12B-14-4:Basic - Employee food in ice machine/ice bin. Observed employee grapes stored in their ice machine bin. Operator removed the grapes and disposed of the ice willingly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee vape machine stored above the cook line. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloths under all cutting boards. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed multiple containers of medicine stored above the cook line. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee washing their gloves. Operator had them take them off and properly wash their hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee grapes stored in their ice machine bin. Operator removed the grapes and disposed of the ice willingly. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed their triple in the walk in cooler: Cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Tofu (50F - Cold Holding); Ambient shell eggs (58F - Cold Holding); Butter (52F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they turned off the cooler for 30minutes to defrost the fans approximately 3hrs ago. Operator placed all temperature sensitive products into reach in freezers. Observed on the cook line: Shrimp rolls (76F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed them in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the cook line hand sink with dirty dishes inside. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-05-6: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/ Observed 5 employee working and handling food service with no certified food manager present. Operator stated he is supposed to be taking the test soon and the normal managers are on vacation. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10818648

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10782476

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli containers used as scoops in salt, sugar and msg containers. Manager removed containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical ceiling tiles in dishroom area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small red cutting board heavily grooved.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in 82f water. Manager removed water pan. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed ceiling light fixture in kitchen not shielded.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior kitchen door with no self closer. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed case of raw shell eggs stored over cucumbers and lettuce. Manager moved eggs to another shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4: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. Observed no written plan posted.

Inspection Date: 10/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10708122

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in back kitchen area by dishwasher. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west end of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8720715

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in dishwasher area. Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in back kitchen area by dishwasher. Warning
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation area across from dishwasher. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west end of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Observed in outside walk in freezer 3 cases of beef stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west end of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler pho broth (50F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in walk in cooler on 10/29/24. Educated person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler pho broth (50F - Cooling); tofu (52F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); half and half (54F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (52F - Cold Holding). Educated person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discharged and called for repair. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler pho broth (50F - Cooling); tofu (52F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); half and half (54F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (52F - Cold Holding). Educated person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discharged and called for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Educated person in charge and printed a copy to person in charge . Person in charge had all employees working read and sign agreement. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing bleach and water not labeled. Person in charge labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 2/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8514747

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red and green cutting heavily grooved. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink with no lid on food prep table.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath rear kitchen exterior door.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior kitchen door with no closer. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled with grease.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-2023. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil on cooking line. Owner stated had only been out 1 hour. Owner put in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1: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 some employees with no written plan in place.

Inspection Date: 10/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8342692

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers of dry goods with deli containers in them with no handles. Operator removed cups from bins. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in dish room. Repeat Violation
  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between reach in coolers. Operator moved knives. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved small red cutting board on flip top cooler.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked/missing tiles in front of walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of soy sauce and fryer oil stored on floor in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear exterior kitchen door.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef and pork sitting out on prep table. Instructed operator of proper thawing methods. Operator placed in sink with running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1: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 no written plan in place for some employees.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan in place for spring rolls and Rangoon. Inspector will email plan.