CITY PHO AND GRILL
156 Lake Avenue
Florida, 32751
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/21/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks on several prep tables throughout kitchen. Operator immediately removed all Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: **Time Extended**
- 22-43-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested sink for both quaternary and chlorine sanitizer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks on several prep tables throughout kitchen. Operator immediately removed all Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on spices containers. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of water on floor. Operator immediately moved Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar and msg containers. Operator immediately corrected Corrected On-Site
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Basket of multiple medicines over prep table. Operator immediately removed 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. Tested sink for both quaternary and chlorine sanitizer.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell Eggs over broth in prep cooler. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6: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. Multiple raw animal products out of original packaging over other frozen items in freezer in kitchen and in storage area.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. veggies broth, chicken broth, Egg rolls , dumplings, raw eggs, ginger; (44-49F - Cold Holding) in prep cooler overnight per operator. Operator discarded Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler: tofu, cabbage, cut lettuce, beef, less than 4hrs per operator(44-49F - Cold Holding). Operator moved to other cooler for temperature recovery. veggies broth, chicken broth, Egg rolls , dumplings, raw eggs, ginger; (44-49F - Cold Holding) in prep cooler overnight per operator. Operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Advised handwashing must be dine only in designated handsinks
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink blocked by trash can and grease bucket. Operator immediately corrected Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. by dish storage shelf. Operator immediately placed Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 14 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/19/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
10
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks in storage area in dining room not secured Corrected On-Site
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda in a box stored on floor Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoopers in water 100 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning over ice machine and above soda fountain Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Rice noodles in soy sauce bucket
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On-Site
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Won tons stored on non food grade paper towels Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over noodles in cooler on cooks line Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/19/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. . Manager added a can. Corrected On-Site
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink. Manager replaced Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of dishes. Manager added dish to wash and staff removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between make table and table. Staff removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handle in bean sprouts at make table. Manager removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 110F next to rice pot. Manager discarded water. Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Over ice machine
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In front of ice machine
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In prep area on make table. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on soda fountain. Manager cleaned 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. Employees signed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple cooked meats, beef, chicken. Staff added dates. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 16 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 10/26/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on shelving with food Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line no beard guard
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook pm line no hair restraint Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of boxed soda on floor in storage room in dining room area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Food Products for beef shock on cooks line stored on floor Corrected On-Site
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall separating by mop sink - damage to wall
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Freezer in hallway in dining room is soiled
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind dry goods shelving
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel in container with cut scallions Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Freezer in dining room storage, foods not stored correctly, raw beef over cooked chicken Repeat Violation
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain from soda machine goes into hand sink at server area at entrance to kitchen Repeat Violation
- 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. Provided operator with handout
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/26/2023 revealed 18 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).