PHO 1

2800 N MILITARY TRAIL STE 117, WEST PALM BEACH 33409

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8831800

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed machine multiple times, retested at chlorine 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen through rear exit and then handled clean equipment and utensils and dishes to prepare/serve food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched garbage can while repositioning and then handled raw shrimp while preparing without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; portioned plastic containers of raw pork stored over opened case of ready to spring roll shells. Operator moved raw pork to different shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer inside large box; raw comminuted beef stored on top of portioned plastic bag of raw whole muscle pork. Operator rearranged storage inside box. Operator moved raw comminuted beef to Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemical spray bottle hanging on shelf directly over opened bag of flour. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Right side flip top cooler; cut meatballs (49F - Ambient Cooling 10:45am/50F 11:15am). Operator stated meatballs were cut 10 minutes prior, cooling in overfilled pan on make top, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved overfilled portion to walk-in to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. 3 employees present and engaged in food preparation/handling, all employed for more than 120 days, proof provided for only one employee. Advised Operator all employees working longer than 60 days are required to have/show proof of state approved food handler training. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Thuy Pham certified 4/1/21, expired 4/1/24 IFSEA.

Inspection Date: 7/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8831635

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8727464

  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine over food preparation area and over clean utensils. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator primed machine and retested at chlorine 0ppm Advised Operator to set up triple sink to chlorine 100ppm to manually sanitize dishes. Warning
  • 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee washed hands in triple sink, dried with soiled wiping cloth, then began handling clean utensils to prepare/serve food. Discussed with employee, who then washed hands at hand wash sink and dried with paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At White Chest Freezer; Plastic 1/6 pan of raw shrimp stored on top of ready to eat spring roll shells. Operator removed raw shrimp Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemical stored over beans Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed Big 6/symptoms with Operator. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Raw shrimp stored in handwashing sink Operator removed Corrected On-Site 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. Provided reporting agreement Employee signed during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8504913

  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At white chest freezer; opened bag of raw shrimp stored on top of uncovered pan of ready to eat spring roll shells. Operator moved raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw pork stored over ready to eat spring roll filling. Operator moved raw pork to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Cook line left side flip top cooler; cooked noodles (58F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in bowl above make top portion of cooler for 2 hours, moved to reach in cooler. At Cook line; house made beef broth (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in pot at room temperature for 2 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage area; spray bottle containing "cleaning chemicals" stored over clean cutlery and unwrapped single service napkins. Operator moved "cleaning chemicals". Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8349265

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At kitchen ceiling over dry storage; ceiling tile(s) missing insulation exposed. Repeat Violation
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At cook line; soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cutting board. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk-in cooler; pot of pork broth stored cold holding uncovered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At kitchen hand wash sink; duck defrosting at room temperature. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed machine, retested at chlorine 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen; hand wash sink used to store container and defrost duck. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site