DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

PHO HA NOI

Based on 8 health inspections, PHO HA NOI in GAINESVILLE has earned a 2.3/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

3550 SW 34 ST STE D

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13462243

  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed : the last inspection was not available for review.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed : 2 dumpster lids open at the communal dumpster area.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed : the bulk seasonings containers lack having both English and Vietnamese labeling.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed : Plastic bowl with lemon slices stored in drink ice.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : sprouts at 54°. These had been restocked during lunch, no ice added after 1:30. Ice was added. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the inner door frame for the ice maker is soiled.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed : there is a posted Consumer Advisory, however, the menu for the Pho states medium cooked beef, but there is no reminder/disclosure of the added risks to the consumer from the not fully cooked animal products. Warning
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 : Tam Nguyen excited 9-10-2025. Warning
  • 53B-14-5: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. Observed : 1 expired SafeStaff.
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the fire extinguisher by the front door indicates it is not fully charges.

Inspection Date: 7/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10960929

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: multiple coffee/drinks on the prep tables in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 43-01-4:Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed: the door to the upstairs private area was open upon arrival. The door was closed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed: the last inspection was not available for review.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area around the mop sink has an accumulation of soil.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink drains slow. Debris was removed. ALSO, the mop sink had an accumulation of debris at the drain. The debris was removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed: a clear liquid in a squeeze bottle. Vinegar name was added. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed: the license expired on 6-1-2025.
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0 ppm for quaternary amonia in the in use 3 compartment sink. Quaternary amonia was added until 250 ppm was achieved. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: bean sprouts in 68° water. ICe was added until it reached 41°. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pitcher in the cook line hand wash sink. ALSO, a bowl with employee food in the kitchen hand wash sink. Both sinks were cleared. Corrected On-Site
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the Fire extinguisher near the front door is in the red zone. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8831945

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed: a bowl lacking a handle in the bulk dry rice bag.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: employee drink on the sprout prep table.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk carrots stored on the floor by the dry good racks.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed: damp cloths under 2 cutting boards.
  • 43-01-4:Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed: the door leading to the personal space upstairs was left open. This was then closed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed: lack of a sign in the men,s restroom.
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed: cook staff chopping vegetables, for storage in a reach-in cooler, no gloves. Hands were washed and gloves were added. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5: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. Observed 2 expired certificates.
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed: the fire extinguisher by the front door is in the red zone.

Inspection Date: 7/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8831690

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8767357

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: only 2 expired licenses were available for review.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed: 4 dead roaches on the floor by the back door. Warning
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed: 0 ppm for quaternary amonia in the in use 3 compartment sink. Quaternary amonia was added to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed: a live roach on the wall by the back door. This was eradicated by Trang. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: sprouts in the kitchen at 45. The water was reduced and ice added, reaching 41° in 6 minutes. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a carving fork in the front kitchen hand wash sink.
  • 53B-14-5: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. Observed 2 expired current employee certificates.

Inspection Date: 3/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8583544

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8459406

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: lack of signage for the glass double door reach-in cooler in the kitchen. The right half has employee only food in it, the left half is for guest food. A sign was hand written and posted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: raw shrimp stored over ice cream in the back hallway reach-in freezer/reach-in cooler. The ice cream was moved to an upper door shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: a pan of rice noodles in the mid kitchen hand wash sink. The pan was removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: all certifications shown expired on 1-01-2024. The new books are on hand. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 7/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370051

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: personal food stored over guest food in the glass door reach-in cooler. Items were being moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed: a wet cloth used under a cutting board on the cook line.
  • 43-01-4:Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed the door to the upstairs personal area lacks a self closer.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed: frozen ground beef on a lower prep table shelf. (31F)These were put in a pan and submerged under running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed: over the counter throat spray stored in the 2 door glass reach-in cooler, over food for guests. The spray was moved below. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0 ppm. Fresh water and solution was made, 250 ppm.
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: a time mark for the spouts was missing. An adjusted time mark was given. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed: chlorine test strips, when quaternary amonia sanitizer is in use.