PHOLICIOUS

PHOLICIOUS located in SEMINOLE has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 1.2/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

7839 113th Street North
Florida, 33772
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10882805

  • 21-23-4:Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Sponges used for cleaning at triple sink Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine, removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven soiled
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic utensils in front counter not inverted
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in kitchen, not landing on food contact surfaces
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quat sanitizer bucket 600+ ppm, manager diluted to 200ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manger with no proof of training (Danny T.), owner it's valid CFM
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards in kitchen
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Meat slicer on cart blocking hand sink in kitchen
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at front counter hand sink not operating
  • 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Pot of oil on induction burner, used for frying spring rolls, with no hood system

Inspection Date: 1/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8832939

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 21-23-4:Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Used sponges at triple sink
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar on floor in kitchen
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter, removed Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic utensils at front counter not inverted
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw beef over cooked shrimp in reach in freezer
  • 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment acquired approved Quat sanitizer from neighboring business Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8721462

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. 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. Scoop handle in sugar bin, removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven soiled
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 400+ ppm, corrected 200ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread in to go bags in freezer
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by chest freezer Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter, replaced Corrected On-Site
  • 43-08-4:Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Employee has daughter (under ten years old) sitting behind front counter in an area where food is stored and prepared.

Inspection Date: 1/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8456859

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelf next to microwave
  • 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee with hair in loose ponytail
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter 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. Scoop handle in sugar bin
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef broth (92F - Hot Holding) in kitchen, staff began reheating on induction burner **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by chest freezer
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks, replaced
  • 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. One employee without proof of training

Inspection Date: 7/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8343554

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents soiled above kitchen
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee with hair in loose bun Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of onions on floor in kitchen, moved to shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Placement corrected in ice machine 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. Scoop handle in dry creamer, placement corrected. Scoop handle in sugar bin, removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Repeat Violation
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Ibuprofen on shelf above food storage at entrance to kitchen, removed
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 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. Vegetable broth prepared on 7/25, date added Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation