Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

PHO'NESSA

3 KINGS WAY · PALM COAST · Flagler County · FL 32137

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 25, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number1345264
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13736808
DBPR license2850102

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate11 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 1

#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken lumpia on shelf above cooked beef in upright cooler

Intermediate 5

#13Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to her **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate16-37-1

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

#15Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. None

#16Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For one employee here that could not find certification

#17Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee here since they opened in 2021, could not find the certificate

Basic 11

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Handling veggies, no hair restraint

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Old build up pounder cooking equipment

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil jug on floor, operator placed it on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic50-03-4

Basic – Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Old one

#5Basic50-04-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. None. Explained to manager

#6Basic35B-14-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Window opened, no screen

#7Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. None

#9Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Couldn't find it

#10Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed veggies on shelf above cut veggies in upright cooler

#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk container, employee stated it's sugar

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.