PHO ME!
2320 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida, 32311
Leon County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/15/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda cans stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed soda cans during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy dust and grease debris on hood vents.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered brisket stored inside walk in cooler. Operator covered brokset during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken outside of its original packing stored next to pork inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed pork during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 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. Emailed operator a copy of Consumer Advisory during time of inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Observed no training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Owner still does not have training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Owner scheduled for September 1, 2024. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Owner scheduled for September 8th at 2:45pm. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Observed no training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Owner still does not have training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Owner scheduled for September 1, 2024. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed clams stored on floor in walk in freezer.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up, reach in freezer near fryer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease and dust accumulation.
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. This violation addressed on previous inspection from 6/11/24.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Observed no training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Owner still does not have training. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 6/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Observed no training. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/11/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 6/11/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, microwave with food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, hood vents soiled with grease.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination., clam shells stored upright in prep table.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license, 6/1/24.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp 54° in expo cooler, per owner placed an hour ago, placed into walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Violation being addressed from previous inspection 3/27/24 and 6/11/24.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/11/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees drinking in food preparation area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil in storage area stored on floor, also observed clams stored on floor in freezer.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in cooler.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave near expos with food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed seals walk in cooler soiled with dirt and or mold like substance. Also observed hood vents soiled with grease.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not stored inverted near stove.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork in walk in cooler not covered.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving in walk in cooler rusted.
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from cup and then engage in food preparation, no hand wash.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey 45F, per employee placed 1 hour ago, placed in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach stored next to sugar under prep table located behind expo coolers in cook station.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee fill and store sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink across from walk in cooler.
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 10/6/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table near hand wash sink.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda stored on floor in walk in cooler and egg rolls stored on floor in freezer.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed fryer and flat top soiled with grease and food debris.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink across from walk in cooler, slow draining.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed brisket and boiled peanuts in walk in cooler uncovered.
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed eggs stored over can sodas in walk in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/6/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).