PHO TAMPA LLC
230 E BEARSS AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Observed debris around the garbage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed freezers 1-6 with food debris on the bottom and around the door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
6
Basic
7
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed utensils stored right side up. Manger corrected storage to handles up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed an expired license being displayed but the license is up to date. **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 85 F manager corrected and emptied container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 33-10-4:Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Observed debris around the garbage. **Warning**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed meat bone stored in freezer without any wrapping or protection. **Warning**
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet cloths being used on prep tables with no sanitizer bucket. **Warning**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands in between. Discussed proper hand washing with employee. **Warning**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bags used to store meats in the freezer and to store dry noodles **Warning**
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed no food-grade containers being used to store dry food. **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over broth. Manager corrected storage and placed beef on the bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tapioca pearls temping at 70F degrees and bean sprouts at 49F degrees. Manager stated that they throw out both items after 4 hours. Discussed and emailed time as a public health control with manager. **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed freezers 1-6 with food debris on the bottom and around the door. **Warning**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a chair blocking the hand wash sink. Manager removed chair **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of training. **Warning**
- 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. No proof of training. **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. No proof of employee health agreement. **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. Observed 1 pan of cooked chicken and 1 pan of cooked beef in the reach in cooler in prep area with no date marking. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 6 intermediate, 7 basic).