DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

HOUSE OF PHO

8261 S JOHN YOUNG PKWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10819553

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in the two walk-in freezers and soy sauce on floor on cookline. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris throughout establishment. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by ice machine and at hand wash sink on cookline. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exhaust hoods on cookline. Exterior of reach in cooler in beverage area Lower shelves of prep tables in kitchen rusted and stained. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - walk-in cooler shelves and kitchen lower prep table shevles with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained throughout establishment Sliced has food debris. Hobart stand mixer soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Walk-in freezer added to dry storage room. Bar added in dining area with cooking equipment, beverage items, and reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels by ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled outside of women's bathroom - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10749896

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle container in flour and sugar bins. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in dry storage.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, and reach in cooler at beverage prep station
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 08B-31-4:Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Noodles on cookline.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in the two walk-in freezers and soy sauce on floor on cookline.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in beverage prep area.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris throughout establishment. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by ice machine and at hand wash sink on cookline.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exhaust hoods on cookline. Exterior of reach in cooler in beverage area Lower shelves of prep tables in kitchen rusted and stained. Repeat Violation
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink non operational by ice machine. No hot and cold running water at hand sink by ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler cut broccoli, flour package in dry storage area, and ice bin in beverage prep area.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner in room temperature raw chicken and beef bones.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce and cucumbers over prepared vegetables for service. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-33-4:Basic - walk-in cooler shelves and kitchen lower prep table shevles with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 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. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in walk-in freezer, over cut bell pepper and onions in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler: Raw beef over cut and prepped onions Unwashed produce over raw pork Raw fish stored over ready to eat fish sauce, glass reach in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shelled eggs (55F) over 2 days per operator
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw shelled eggs (55F) over 2 days per operator cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (59F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (59F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on mop sink
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained throughout establishment Sliced has food debris. Hobart stand mixer soiled
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by walk-in freezer and in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing employee cutting boards in hand wash sink.
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Walk-in freezer added to dry storage room. Bar added in dining area with cooking equipment, beverage items, and reach in cooler. Warning
  • 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.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By ice machine
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels by ice machine
  • 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.
  • 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 throughout establishment.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled outside of women's bathroom
  • 01B-16-5:Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Torn flour package in dry storage Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8721122

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./tea scoop with no handle.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice./ice bin, kitchen entrance. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./ice scoop/water at 113F. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./by ice machine.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./hood filters.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair./No hot and cold running water at hand sink/by ice machine.
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container./used for prep vegetables, cook line.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over butter, cook line reach in cooler. Raw fish stored over ready to eat fish sauce, glass reach in cooler. Raw beef stored over cut onions, walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site 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./steamed noodles 93F, holding for less than 4 hours/recommended time as a public health control/form emailed.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./by ice machine.

Inspection Date: 8/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8703365

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On the cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
  • 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal keys on shelve next to clean equipment next to cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
  • 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning above the oven range. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) raw shrimp behind cooked sliced chicken on cook line sandwich top cooler. 2)raw fish fillets over sliced jalapeños in double door reach in cooler on server line. 3) raw cut beef over peeled onions in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment rust located on all under all table shelves. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8660193

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the kitchen.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bag of sugar and in ice chest in bar area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On the cook line
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal keys on shelve next to clean equipment next to cook line.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tons stored on the oven door on cooks line. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spade standing water temp was 81F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris Microwave located at the bar line. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning above the oven range.
  • 41-20-4:High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Household roach spray under prep table on cook line next to fryer. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) raw shrimp behind cooked sliced chicken on cook line sandwich top cooler. 2)raw fish fillets over sliced jalapeños in double door reach in cooler on server line. 3) raw cut beef over peeled onions in walk in cooler.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1) outside walk in freezer 2) at the front bar Corrected On-Site
  • 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/ Warning
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment rust located on all under all table shelves.
  • 01B-16-5:Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Bag of sugar in dry storage behind the bar.

Inspection Date: 4/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8658904

  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Waitstation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-08-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. -beef ,chicken in curry Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8529993

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -mens and ladies room Warning
  • 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -wall soiled in mens room Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -tea and sauces in walk in cooler. Togo containers Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on handsink in warewashing area,employee removed -1 dead roach on floor by water heater -6 dead roach in cabinets by drink cooler in dining room -1 dead roach on floor at tea station -1 dead dead roach on shelf under tea station . -4 dead roaches on floor under 3 compartment sink Tea station currently not being used Employee cleaning up dead roaches Admin Complaint
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -counter in kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall behind 3 compartment sink Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezer at Waitstation Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice scoop Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease above char grill Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe/hose under 3 compartment sink Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
  • 41-20-4:High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. -roach and ant spray Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach crawling on wall by prep table,employee discarded -3 live roaches between crevice of wall behind ware washing area , between 3 compartment sink and Dishmachine,employee sprayed area with pest control killing roaches Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -true cooler beef 45f,chicken 45f -half and half 52f less than 4 hours Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -raid ant and roach spray stored on shelf with utensils Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -part of blender stored in handsink at Waitstation Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02B-04-5:Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. -Pho tai /eye round steak Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Waitstation Warning
  • 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. -beef ,chicken in curry Warning

Inspection Date: 10/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8343167

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1)In ice chest in side room 2) double door reach in in side room in a suave Bain Marie Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above bar and in dining room
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean silverware not stored inverted or in a protected manner in table across from cooks line 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. Jacket over prep table Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees working the line
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 1)Buckets of sauces on floor in walk in cooler 2) cases of oil in dry stock room Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer 1) small kitchen under condenser 2) large dry stock room around fan covers
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Wok station. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Under prep shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in dish room
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher touched dirty dishes then unloaded clean dishes without washing his hands Educated **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw sliced beef over cases of unwashed green onions in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at four way splitter added to mop sink faucet as only one has vacuum breaker and hose is not hooked up to that one
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1) cooks line filled with ice and a sponge 2) dish room- knife stone 3) outside of walk in freezer kitchen utensils Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 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. Several items in the walk in cooler Repeat Violation