Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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PHO BRANDON VIETNANMESE CUISINE

2692 N UNIVERSITY DR #2 & 3 · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33322

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 5, 2018
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2768231
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6498010
DBPR license1608771

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 5, 2018 4:24 PM
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority3 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 9

#14High Priority12A-07-4

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before changing gloves and/or putting on gloves to work with food. Observed cook put on gloves without handwash. Then proceed to place ready to eat vegetables on plate for immediate service.

#15High Priority35A-02-5

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Observed 6 Live flies in food prep area landing on plates, prep table and to go containers and 2 live flies in women's restroom. Observed 5 dead flies on floor by back door, 1 dead fly on rack by dish machine, and 3 dead flies in women's rest room. 5 dead fli

#16High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 1 pound of bean sprouts in standing water on prep table at 67f. Sprouts were out for more than 4 hrs. Stop sale issued

Stop Sale
#17High Priority03E-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed rice noodles reheated in microwave at 150-157°F – Reheating in microwave, corrected to 170f, **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 Live roaches under prep table on cookline, 11 live roaches on right side of fliptop cooler gaskets by hinge, 2 live roaches on 2 door cooler door gaskets, 5 live roaches by hot water heater.

#19High Priority01B-02-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 1 pound of bean sprouts in standing water on prep table at 67f. Sprouts were out for more than 4 hrs. Stop sale issued

Stop Sale
#20High Priority41-02-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Observed bottles of cleaner stored next to raw onions under prep table. Chemical bottles were removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bibb by hand wash sink.

#22High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer exceeding 200 ppm. Remade to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#23Intermediate02C-02-4

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of tofu in white refrigerator without date marking. (2) observed multiple food items in walk in cooler from yesterday not date marked

#24Intermediate22-07-4

Intermediate – Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.

#25Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle labeled winded but container bleach by white refrigerator.

Basic 13

#1Basic14-01-4

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle scoops in rice containers, scoops were removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 20 dead roach by cook line prep table, 2 dead roaches under dish machine, 15 dead roaches under cook line, 2 dead roaches in oven, 1 dead roach on refrigerator, 1 dead roach on sugar container, 7 Dead roaches in light fixture over cook line 5 Dead roaches by hot water heater, 4 egg sacs by water heater

#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on prep table by back door. Drink was removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic40-06-4

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed employee items, diapers, baby wipes in dry storage area.

#5Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed bagged bread hanging on hook by hand washing sink. Bread moved to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed rice wrappers on floor in dry storage.

#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall under dish machine, (2) hole in wall in bar area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic36-47-5

Basic – Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. .

#9Basic10-11-4

Basic – In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in container of standing water. Scoop placed in container without water **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door. Tongs were removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#11Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed cook place strainer on floor while placing vegetables inside. Strainer was placed in dishwashing area **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12Basic14-40-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door with torn metal.

#13Basic36-72-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled and rusty.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
3 observation(s)

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