CITY PHO AND GRILL
Based on 7 health inspections, CITY PHO AND GRILL in MAITLAND has earned a 1.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 7 reports on file
156 Lake Avenue
Florida, 32751
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
4/1/2026· 2w ago
Visit ID: 13561906
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 int, 9 basic
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in storage room in dining room Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in numerous areas over cooks line-heavy dust Repeat Violation
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Frayed Duct tape used on plastic piece covering cut board on cooks line, operator threw plastic piece away Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to right bottom of door to unit across from cooking equipment
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to chicken in reach in cooler cracked/broken, operator discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops for rice in water 75f, operator discarded water Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler/reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stainless steel units in kitchen are soiled with food debris
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. In use Dish machine tested 0 ppm,
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink end of cooks line is blocked by rack holding bucket and blocked by garbage can Hand sink at wait station area is blocked by garbage can Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 green bowls stored in hand sink in kitchen **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
10/28/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10940963
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 10 basic
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, Cooks line has dust on tiles
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink Corrected On-Site
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on handle of in use shears
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by 3 compartment sink
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids to spices on line has holes cut in lids for spoons, operator discarded lids Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at beverage area blocked by garbage can 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. 2 current certificates expired 11/22/24/
2/21/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 10784180
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 basic
- 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**
2/20/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8864215
Follow-up Inspection Required6 high, 3 int, 5 basic
- 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
8/19/2024· 1y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8780717
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 10 basic
- 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
3/18/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8537474
Met Inspection Standards3 int, 13 basic
- 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
10/26/2023· 2y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8379661
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 3 int, 13 basic
- 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.