DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

PHO BEN THANH

980 West State Road 434
Florida, 32750
Longwood
Seminole County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10708272

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl no handle used to scoop rice
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout kitchen
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - side of oven next to fryers
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - opened water bottle in front cooler
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - bottom of reach in freezer soiled
  • 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. - employee rolling spring rolls no gloves. Educated employee. Employee discarded affected food and started over with gloves on. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - Lowe's bucket storing noodles
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over tofu in walk in cooler
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - beef soup broth (127 - Hot Holding). Observed sitting on range. Manager turn on heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand wash sink at front line storing cups and spoons

Inspection Date: 11/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10707918

  • 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cook line coolers - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice scoops - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. - hood system 2 bulbs not working - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - side of fryer and oven - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - at dish station - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - blue squeeze bottle of liquid - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8725458

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - at front counter
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cook line coolers
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout kitchen
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - cooking oil Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice scoops
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. - hood system 2 bulbs not working
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - men and women restroom
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - side of fryer and oven
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - dishwasher leaks water onto floor during use
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - Lowe's bucket storing soup broth on walk in cooler
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - cooked chicken in same container with raw beef at Traulsen freezer
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - raw shell eggs over unwashed carrots at walk in cooler
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - at dish station
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - beef soup broth held overnight (46F-47 - Cold Holding). See stop sale Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - blue squeeze bottle of liquid

Inspection Date: 8/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8673226

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up at the cooks line behind the cooking equipment - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the floor - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
  • 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In the hood - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled - exterior of the fryer - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. ; eggs (70F - ambient - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8672394

  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to the sm make cooler is ripped -lg make cooler is not operating correctly ambient temperature 70°
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up at the cooks line behind the cooking equipment
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the floor
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. In the hood
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled - exterior of the fryer
  • 08A-24-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shrimp and raw chicken stored in the same container in the cooler
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. ; eggs (70F - ambient
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Eggs Bean sprouts
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make cooler bean sprouts 67° cold hold fried tofu 60° cold hold
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled
  • 53A-11-4:Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. NO Employee left in charge
  • 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.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Noodles , cut lettuce notbdated
  • 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. Employee training is expired a 60 day call back will be issued Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Inspection Date: 2/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8494454

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl instead of scoop used in container with rice
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees food stored in glass reach in cooler located to entrance of kitchen
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at kitchen
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of two microwaves on cooks line and kitchen
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cooks line
  • 35B-12-4:Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Space on corner of walk in cooler has foam that is not effective,observed light coming through several spots
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Accross from dish machine
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Variety of individually bagged frozen proteins thawing in large silver bowl on cooks line.Operator moved to walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked tofu in container lined with paper towel at reach in cooler on cooks line Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over canned sodas and bamboo shoots at walk in cooler
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed five rodent droppings on top of dish machine. Operator cleaned and discarded droppings and then sanitized top of dish machine
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork-46F and sprouts-48F per operator item came from walk cooler to make table at cooks line less than an hour. Advised operator to ice items or put back into cooler
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and half and half with no date mark,per operator items were opened over 24 hours

Inspection Date: 9/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346999

  • 08B-31-4:Basic - Ice bin not draining, ice and water to get, operator to dispose of ice, and clean the drain
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. In the hood
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooks line between the fryer and the grill -cooks line burners soiled
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Boba, meat