Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

PHO CALI

1578 MAIN ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 23, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3644954
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10982940
DBPR license6801339

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee re-washed the dishes and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to bottled beverages on a shelf near the front counter area. Employee removed the spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Basic 2

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored next to food on a dry storage rack. Employee removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef roast thawing at room temperature on a preparation table in the kitchen. Employee placed the beef in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.