PHO 97
6800 49 ST N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately: 30 live flies on ginger in storage container in under prep table storing microwave. 10 live flies coming from inside the trash bin. 50 live flies under prep tables in kitchen area. 50 live flies under dish machine. 10 live flies in dry storage area. 30 live flies under hand sink in server station in dining room area. 15 live flies under booth in dining room area. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: 1 live fly in kitchen near prep table with meat slicer. 1 live fly near walk-in cooler door. 10 live flies underneath dishmachine. **Time Extended**
14-86-1High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lining egg rolls stored inside walk in cooler. Wet wiping cloths used to line sprouts and mint in upright glass reach in cooler behind front door. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lining egg rolls stored inside walk in cooler. Wet wiping cloths used to line sprouts and mint in upright glass reach in cooler behind front door. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
35A-05-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roach crawling on the floor in kitchen area. 5 live roach inside interior of oven. 3 live roach in top right reach in cooler hinge. 1 live roach on way behind prep table. 2 live roaches in gaskets in reach in freezer **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: 2 live roaches on cooks line. 1 live roach on side of refrigerator near walk-in cooler. 1 live roach near prep table with meat slicer. 3 live roaches inside can opener bracket. 2 live roaches underneath prep table across from gas oven. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings on shelf in dry storage area. 3 rodent droppings on shelf in cook line area. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: 7 rodent droppings in drawer bracket underneath prep table across from gas stove. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
02B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. #8 Pho Tai Nam, not identified on the menu containing rare beef. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. #8 Pho Tai Nam, not identified on the menu containing rare beef. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training provided at the time of inspection. Employees Linda, Van, and Tho all hired more than 60 days could not provide employee training inspection. Inspector previously discussed and review employee training requirements at routine inspection on 4/29/24. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training provided at the time of inspection. Employees Linda, Van, and Tho all hired more than 60 days could not provide employee training inspection. Inspector previously discussed and review employee training requirements at routine inspection on 4/29/24. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food items inside walk in cooler and reach in deli cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food items inside walk in cooler and reach in deli cooler not date marked **Time Extended**
Basic 6
16-21-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Soiled exterior of dish machine in the top area. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches on floor in kitchen area. 1 dead roach inside oven interior. 3 dead roach behind warning sign under fire suppression system. 1 dead roach on under prep table in dry storage area. 2 dead roaches under table in between restrooms. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: 2 dead roaches in drawer bracket underneath prep table across from gas stove. 1 dead roach in storage drawer on prep table across from gas stove. 3 dead roaches inside gas oven. 1 dead roach on floor near ice machine in the kitchen. 1 dead roach on sheet pan underneath steam table. 2 dead roaches underneath reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in deli cooler and stand alone freezer. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled in walk in freezer. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves and counter top toaster soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving under prep table soiled with food debris. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:25 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.