PHONG VU LLC
2129 DREW ST · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The reach in cooler cut lettuce (73°F – Cold Holding); bean sprouts (62°F – Cold Holding); walk In cooler bean sprouts (46°F – Cold Holding); pork dumplings (45°F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (45°F – Cold Holding); noodles (45°F – Cold Holding); Fish (46°F – Cold Holding) put ice bags on the reach in cooler items to reach proper temperature and turned down the thermostat in the walk In cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. The dry storage area has approximately 300-400 droppings on the shelving area and floor. The bottom shelf has an additional 50-75 droppings near the hole in the wall In the area next to the dry storage is approximately 200-250 more droppings Kitchen area prep table on the other side of dry storage room has 35+ droppings Adjacent to dry storage is the managers office with approximately 35 droppings **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Wait station salad prep table and cooks line **Warning**
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Both units in the wait station area and cooks line **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both sinks in the kitchen area, refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All food items in the walk In cooler **Warning**
Basic 17
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in the rice warmer, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wait station salad prep table and cooks line **Warning**
12B-12-4Basic – Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Two beverages on the kitchen prep table, moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-4Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Hat and keys on the kitchen prep table , moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the kitchen area **Warning**
36-18-4Basic – Floor tiles cracked, throughout the kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Three containers of oil in the kitchen area **Warning**
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in the wall underneath dry storage shelving **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Next to the ice machine **Warning**
14-70-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Wait station salad prep table **Warning**
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Wait station salad prep table and cooks line **Warning**
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:20 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.