TASTE OF PHO
Carrier Drive
Orlando, Florida, 32819
Florida Center
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Vegetables on sushi sandwich top reach in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce in walk in cooler Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sushi side at hand sink and uni sex bath room Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Noodles in standing water prep sink Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. On herbs in box in walk in cooler Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw proteins behind ready to eat vegetables on sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line on pho side Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi rolls do not disclose which one contain raw ingredients on menu and electronic menu. Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - 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/. Split kitchens and removed buffet all under same owner Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided and they posted by register of sushi side Warning
- 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 walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle clear containing toxic substance not labeled by dish machine Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in tempura fried chicken in sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer outside of walk in freezer and walk-in freezer on the left of the condenser Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment on cooks line
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Sandwich top reach in across from fryer on cooks line Corrected On-Site
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Both back doors on kitchen
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under counter of prep table across fro six eye oven on cooks line Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed avocados stored over ready-to-eat rice in double door reach in cooler in server beverage area Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind cooking equipment under the hood on the cooks line
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meats over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw marinated chicken over raw marinated shrimp in walk in cooler.
- 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. Raw portioned chicken breast over raw pork on walk in freezer on spreed rack on the left when entering Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Single door reach in cooler outside of walk in Cooled Less than four hours per cook commercially processed egg rolls (58F - Cold Holding); tempura fried chicken pieces (56F - Cold Holding) Placed in another reach in cooler for temperature recovery 20 minutes later egg rolls 48F, and chicken pieces 46F **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line across from fryer stained/ soiled Repeat Violation
- 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 walk in cooler and in cooks reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing red toxic substance not labeled under the dish machine Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
20
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1)Bowl in cooked chicken on cooks line across from fryer 2) rice ingredient bin under shelf next to three comp sink 3) rice cooker in kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1)In beverage paper hood storage room next to sever beverage area. 2) over walk in cooler in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cooks line Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Pork by prep sink Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from walk in freezer . - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. For ice cream 78F Manager discarded water and has scoop without water Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning over rice cooker in kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Across from oven on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 1)Single door cooler outside walk in cooler in kitchen 2) walk in cooler shelves - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from spray nozzle at three comp sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Green onions on the buffet line by the soups Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 by floor reach in freezer when entering the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Observed no small flying insects. **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. Raw foods over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Raw chicken breast on sheet pans over raw pork on speed rack in walk in freezer Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1)Ice chute of soda machine in server beverage area 2) cutting boards on sandwich to reach in stained/ soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2nd kitchen next to ice machine has buckets and drain snake machine in front of Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine for dish machine and 3 comp sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 walk in cooler and reach in coolers Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2024 revealed 20 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 3/6/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
12
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1)Bowl in cooked chicken on cooks line across from fryer 2) rice ingredient bin under shelf next to three comp sink 3) rice cooker in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1)In beverage paper hood storage room next to sever beverage area. 2) over walk in cooler in kitchen
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cooks line Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pork by prep sink Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from walk in freezer .
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. For ice cream 78F Manager discarded water and has scoop without water Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning over rice cooker in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers on cooks line
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Across from oven on cooks line
- 14-33-4:Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 1)Single door cooler outside walk in cooler in kitchen 2) walk in cooler shelves
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from spray nozzle at three comp sink
- 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. 0 ppm Warning
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Green onions on the buffet line by the soups Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 by floor reach in freezer when entering the kitchen
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw foods over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler
- 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. Raw chicken breast on sheet pans over raw pork on speed rack in walk in freezer Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1)Ice chute of soda machine in server beverage area 2) cutting boards on sandwich to reach in stained/ soiled
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2nd kitchen next to ice machine has buckets and drain snake machine in front of Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine for dish machine and 3 comp sink
- 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 walk in cooler and reach in coolers Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing red toxic substance not labeled under dish machine Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2024 revealed 22 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 8/3/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Tempura fried chicken on sandwich top,cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair by the back door Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich top reach in coolers on cooks line
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead on secondary kitchen side, manager cleaned and sanitized
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind kitchen equipment under hood
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. On cooks line in the kitchen Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1)Hood soiled on cook line 2) gaskets on sandwich top reach in coolers soiled on cooks line
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in beverage storage area.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Sandwich top,cooler on cooks line Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour on ingredient bin in dry storage area
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-23 Operator paid during inspection Confirmation# 237066225 And updated in IPad to 4-1-24 Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw dusted shrimp over uncut cabbage in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 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. Raw chicken trays over cut pork on speed rack in salmon freezer.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. On cooks line in secondary kitchen
- 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. Items in walk in cooler
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/3/2023 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).