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 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3757282
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13847310
DBPR license6801339

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef removed from the commercial packaging stored over containers of prepared beef broth in the stand up reach in freezer in the storage area. Owner removed the beef. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to a bottle of wine in the front counter area. Owner removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Owner labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#2Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. 3 meat cleavers stored on a hooks in contact with a soiled wall in three compartment sink area. Owner was informed and removed the cleavers to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the three compartment sink area soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 29, 2026 6:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.