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HOUSE OF PHO ORLANDO

8261 S JOHN YOUNG PKWY · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32819

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 1, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3739370
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13777872
DBPR license5814038

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#13High 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. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm ran three times **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than 4 hours garlic in oil (78F – Cold Holding) Provided operator with time plan form

Intermediate 4

#15Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ More than 5 employees working during time of inspection

#16Intermediate53B-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 Tina N.

#17Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked white rice -Cooked noodles -bean sprouts

#18Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing orange toxic substance not labeled. By three compartment sink

Basic 12

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

#3Basic36-34-5

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

#4Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating by back prep table , operator advised employee he should not be eating

#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. By drink station in front counter

#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In dish machine area

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxes of food stored on floor in walk in cooler by back storage area of establishment **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of reach in cooler by storage area across from kitchen

#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. I'm drink reach in cooler, by storage area across from kitchen

#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -raw meat in freezer

#12Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. By handwashing sink

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 12:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.