PHO SAIGON
11717 N US HWY 301 · OXFORD · Sumter County · FL 34484
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High 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**
41-10-4High 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
22-02-4Intermediate – 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.
31A-11-4Intermediate – 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**
02B-01-5Intermediate – 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.
31B-02-4Intermediate – 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**
16-59-1Intermediate – 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**
Basic 9
12B-07-4Basic – 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**
08B-49-4Basic – 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.
40-06-5Basic – 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**
35B-01-4Basic – 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.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed : standing water on the cook line. Staff started the squeegee process to remove. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed : a damp cloth used to stabilize a cutting board.
14-55-4Basic – 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**
02D-01-5Basic – 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.
36-10-4Basic – 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
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.