Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

PHO SAIGON

11717 N US HWY 301 · OXFORD · Sumter County · FL 34484

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 18, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3690989
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13626402
DBPR license7000631

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority22-41-4

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. Observed : the dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine. The unit was primed, no change. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : the containers of dish wash machine and 3 compartment sink soap are stored over the clean dish side of the dish wash machine drain boards.

Intermediate 5

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the electric meat slicer with dried food debris on the meat plate.

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : a to go soup container in the prep area hand wash sink. This was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed : the Pho thin sliced beef is prepared in such a way(not fully cooked unless requested) that it needs to be identified on the menu. There is a Consumer advisory on the menu below the Pho. The owner will purchase a contrasting color to mark the menu.

#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sinks. C-Fold paper towels were added. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate16-59-1

Intermediate – Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed : the sanitizer does not automatically dispense. The owner tried to manually dispense, no indications for chlorine on the test strip. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 9

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : a water bottle and drink thermos stored over the cook line reach-in coolers. The drinks were moved to a lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : staff milk stored over drinks for guests in the front line reach-in cooler.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a purse stored hanging on a dry goods shelf. The purse was moved to the office. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed : the back door has a gap when it is fully closed.

#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed : standing water on the cook line. Staff started the squeegee process to remove. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed : a damp cloth used to stabilize a cutting board.

#7Basic14-55-4

Basic – Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed : knife block in use in the prep area. The Owner moved the knives to the dish wash machine area. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed : the bulk flours and rice do no have label in English and Vietnamese.

#9Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : the floor under the ice machine and tables has grease buildup.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.