Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PHO TASTIC

16772 SW 88 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33196

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 14, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3583485
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10798938
DBPR license2336775

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#11High Priority50-08-7

High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment open for business and serving customers without obtaining satisfactory inspection from DBPR.

#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over cooked noodles in reach in cooler.

#13High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in reach in cooler at back of kitchen. Observed 2 live roaches under reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach crawling under reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach crawling under mat in front of reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach crawling up wall near mop sink.

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw meat stored in handwashing sink at kitchen entrance.

#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#16Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#17Intermediate02D-02-4

Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed bottle of oil near three compartment sink unlabeled.

Basic 10

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter kitchen entrance.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent above mop sink soiled with dust.

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 dead roaches behind reach in cooler. Observed 1 dead roach on wall above stove. Observed 2 dead roaches behind hand sink at kitchen entrance. Observed 2 dead roaches in front of reach in cooler. Observed 1 dead roach under reach in cooler near mop sink. Observed 1 dead roach in ceiling tile above three compartment sink. Observed 1 dead roach near stove.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic cups wet nesting near three compartment sink.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease next to reach in cooler.

#6Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and cutting board.

#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 80F.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from stove. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.

#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket at back of establishment.

#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board at stove.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.