PHO EXPRESS VIETNAMESE BISTRO
8776 THOMAS DR #5 · PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County · FL 32408
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-5High Priority – 2 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Flya¿¿s near cook line. **Warning**
08A-10-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw pork over soup in reach-in cooler. Manager moved to side. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 Live roaches between wall and make cooler. Observed 1 Live roach crawl on top of make cooler. Observed 2 Live roaches crawling out of wall by make cooler. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Table in front of sink in back. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in front. Manager had to turn down cold then it was fine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink Also missing hand towels. **Warning**
Basic 11
24-08-4Basic – Beverage glasses not properly air-dried – wet nesting. In drink dispenser holder. **Warning**
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches between wall and make cooler. **Warning**
16-13-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Warning**
23-21-4Basic – Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. **Warning**
23-19-4Basic – Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. **Warning**
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment On cook line **Warning**
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing thermometer in make cooler. **Warning**
08B-14-4Basic – Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Brisket unwrapped in reach-in freezer. Manager wrapped it in plastic. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:02 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 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.