PHO KIEN GIANG
8730 49 ST N UNIT 13
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 2/11/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10776182
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **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. Cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **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 Cooler gaskets soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grill grates soiled Fryer baskets soiled Stained cutting boards Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 2/10/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8895130
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in kitchen Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at front counter Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar and canned goods on floor in storage room, moved to shelves Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Cooler gaskets soiled Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter, 200ppm, staff diluted, 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over rice noodles in reach in refrigerator Raw beef over produce in cooler in storage room Warning
- 28-26-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Per operator, wastewater backing up through floor drain in rear of kitchen if front of dish machine. Floor drain backs up when dish machine runs. Staff actively cleaning area and plumber has already been contacted for repairs. Area was blocked off to prevent staff from walking through area. Triple sink was set up for ware washing until repairs are completed **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grill grates soiled Fryer baskets soiled Stained cutting boards Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at front counter, used as dump sink Repeat Violation Warning
Inspection Date: 9/20/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8721591
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over dry storage and front counter Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine lines disconnected from pump, operator reconnected lines and primed system 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. Eye glasses on clean plates, removed Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in kitchen with doors that won't properly shut Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
- 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple raw and cooked items in to go bags in freezers Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over tomatoes, order corrected
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler at front counter: bean sprouts (50F - Cold Holding), discussed time/temperature control for safety foods in cooler that is being opened frequently
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at front counter, used as dump sink Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 1/4/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8446799
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insects in UV trap near rear kitchen door Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers in kitchen
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over dry storage
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In kitchen
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups next to ice machine
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets Produce cooler doors in kitchen hood closed by chemical bucket Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Produce cooler in kitchen
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp in chest freezer, covered Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple raw and prepared food items in freezers Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking hand sink in kitchen
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen used as dump sink, food debris present
- 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 prepared items in freezers not dated Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 7/17/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8343710
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. UV traps in kitchen and near servers station with accumulation of dead insects
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep tables.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on shelves on prep line. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler gaskets torn Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen and storage room
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to hand sink in kitchen
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored under microwaves on prep tables
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On prep tables
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Accumulation of grease on hood filters. Repeat Violation
- 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw squid thawing in standing water, process corrected Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen area Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw and prepared foods in reach in coolers/freezers
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line. Grill surface with accumulation of grease 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 items frozen with no date markings
- 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.