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PHO 84

PHO 84 located in CRYSTAL RIVER has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 2.7/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Suncoast Boulevard
Florida, 34429
Citrus County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13506036

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10870624

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Mini fridge in front wait station area with ice building up in back of cooler. Discussed with operator. Warning
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at tables. Discussed with operator. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Cabbage (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Noodles (50F - Cold Holding); Pork (50F - Cold Holding); Bean Sprouts (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the right of the kitchen entrance with items in cooler for more than 4 hours. Issued stop sale. - Observed Dairy (66F - Cold Holding) in mini fridge reach-in cooler in wait station area. Cooler had block of ice built up in the back of the shelves. Item had been in cooler for more than 4 hours. Issued stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Cabbage (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Noodles (50F - Cold Holding); Pork (50F - Cold Holding); Bean Sprouts (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the right of the kitchen entrance with items in cooler for more than 4 hours. Issued stop sale. - Observed Dairy (66F - Cold Holding) in mini fridge reach-in cooler in wait station area. Cooler had block of ice built up in the back of the shelves. Item had been in cooler for more than 4 hours. Issued stop sale. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen to the left of the three compartment sink. Employee placed soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen to the left of the three compartment sink. Employee placed paper towels. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 4/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8856671

  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at tables for customers. Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tapioca Pearls (98F - Hot Holding) at front counter. Operator stated items had been at counter for less than 4 hours. Operator turned on warmer to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went to store and purchased approved sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink. Operator has role of paper towels placed near handwash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink. No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter area. Operator placed soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8856664

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8856484

  • 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic grooved water bottles reused - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
  • 24-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware on tables - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags used to store food in reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 1 prep cook - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8854965

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches 2 dead roaches under hand wash sink at front counter 6 dead roaches on the floor in kitchen area 2 dead roaches under trash can in restroom Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles in front counter area
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic grooved water bottles reused
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware on tables
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef in prep sink with no running water. Operator turned on cool running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on pants then touched clean equipment without hand wash. Discussed with manager.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags used to store food in reach in freezer
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach in freezer
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches under hand wash sink in front counter area 3 live roaches in interior wiring area of reach in cooler in cook line area 1 live roach in 3 compartment sink area
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with strainer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area
  • 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. 1 prep cook

Inspection Date: 3/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8633398

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8620994

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 46 dead Roaches near kitchen hand sink and under Reach-in-Cooler Warning
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Gap at bottom of exterior kitchen door Warning
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Operator requests licensing inspection. Unable to license due to gap at exterior door and presence of dead vermin. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement on wheels of Reach-in-Cooler in storage area Warning