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SPECIAL PHO

SPECIAL PHO located in SAINT PETERSBURG has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 2.4/5 overall safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 8 reports on file

14th Avenue North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33713
Veranda Flats Apartments
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/30/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13457113

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 10 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate used to scoop mushrooms in walk-in cooler. Manager removed.
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelves at front kitchen. Heavily soiled.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler on front line
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with heavy accumulation of grease under shelf and cook line at front kitchen.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water less than 135F. Manager removed water and stored utensil dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with buildup on old food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on reach-in cooler at front line. Top of microwaves with accumulation of grease at front kitchen.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee coffee stored in front display counter with flan and coffee to be sold to customers. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of standing reach-in freezer with accumulation of debris located in the rear kitchen.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink in between three compartment sink and dish machine slow draining.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen cooked pork and chicken stored in black to-go bags in reach-in freezer Repeat Violation
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Establishment utilized a written chart to mark items such as sliced pork, fried chicken wings, fried eggrolls, and rice noodles. Manager identified items and what time they were placed on time and properly labeled the chart. 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/ Operator is only CFM. Upon arrival five employees engaged in food handling. Manager was called and advised she stepped out for supplies. Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Cooked and prepared egg rolls frozen and then thawed not date marked. Manager dated items. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Cooked pork and cooked chicken prepared onsite and held over 24 hours not date marked inside walk-in cooler. Manager date marked item. Corrected On-Site

1/23/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8838975

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over produce in walk in cooler Raw meats over produce in walk in cooler Operator had staff reorganize all items in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored above paper towels in dry storage
  • 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. Pork in reach in freezer in kitchen

7/24/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8733465

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 7 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with handle stored in container of sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen is rusted.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors are soiled.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler at front counter interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers are stained.

3/6/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8621619

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on cups at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler across from fryer has built up food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Cutting board across from fryer still has built up food debris at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Cutting boards have food debris buildup at the time of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended**

2/28/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8612943

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 4 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on cups at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door of kitchen propped open. Operator closed door. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler across from fryer has built up food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Cutting board across from fryer still has built up food debris at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. 2 hand wash sinks removed, one on either side of three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Plans have been submitted but not approved as of yet. **Time Extended**

2/15/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8576917

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 5 int, 10 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar and salt containers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on clean ware washing storage shelving. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on cups at front counter. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water of 74 F. Operator removed from water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door of kitchen propped open. Operator closed door. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses by hand wash sink just inside kitchen. Warning
  • 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 not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib just side kitchen door. Warning
  • 03G-46-1:Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Establishment cooling beef soup outside of approved methods. Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beef soup left in large pot to cool at ambient air temperature of kitchen. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler across from fryer has built up food debris. Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. 2 hand wash sinks removed, one on either side of three compartment sink. 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/. 2 hand wash sinks removed, one on either side of three compartment sink. Warning

12/6/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8567712

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/6/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8355022

Facility Temporarily Closed

4 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 35A-20-4:Basic - Dead rodent present. 1 dead rodent in unused utility/storage closet at rear of kitchen with closed door. Employee removed immediately **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear kitchen door
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Above food prep area on cooks line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook scratch forehead with gloves on then continue food prep with no glove change or hand wash.
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 15 grey colored dry droppings in close proximity to the dead rodent in the utility closet in the kitchen. Employee removed droppings.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items cooked at noon and left out at room temp for quick access orders: pork chop (77F - Cold Holding); diced chicken (77F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken breast (77F - Cold Holding); spring rolls (77F - Cold Holding); Pork (77F - Cold Holding) Operator placed items in freezer at 1:50pm **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area. Operator replaced Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Meats in freezer re packaged need time tracking