PHO TASTIC
With 6 documented inspections, PHO TASTIC in VERO BEACH has achieved a 2.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file
8th Avenue
Vero Beach, Florida, 32690
Indian River County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/14/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13462286
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 1 int, 5 basic
- 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation in walk in cooler dripping into pan.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cook line equipment
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw Chicken in plastic container being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Advised operator to move **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink is not accessible due to storage shelf. Operator states they have not been using mop sink and disposing of water outside Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and food debris around stove
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken wings 47-54 cooling overnight in walk in cooler
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Chicken wings in walk in cooler
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over bread in reach in cooler. Employee moved bread Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner Corrected On-Site
7/15/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10882875
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 3 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in white rice container. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under fryers Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor in office Corrected On-Site
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator for tapioca pearls **Corrective Action Taken**
1/17/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8830819
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 int, 2 basic
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers, equipment and 3CS Repeat Violation
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Boba pearls found at 71f. In service for 2 hours. Educated operator and advised to moved to cooler to rapid chill
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Next to onions in prep area. Operator moved chemicals Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As dump sink evidenced by debris in sink
7/16/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8785094
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 3 basic
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler under shelves. Under fryer has grease build up
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes 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. Rice and cooked meats in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
2/14/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8530246
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 3 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice Corrected On-Site
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile damaged above walk in cooler
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Repeat Violation
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half
- 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. Rice walk in cooler
10/18/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8383640
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 int, 6 basic
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walk in cooler wall Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Hood filters soiled with grease. Wire shelves above 3 compartment sink accumulated grease/food debris Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of small oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Not inverted above 3 door cooler
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall around microwave oven
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Large covered pots of broth found in walk in cooler at 55-62°. Manager stated it has been in cooler overnight.
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large covered pots of broth found in walk in cooler at 55-62°. Manager stated it has been in cooler overnight.