Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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PHONG VU LLC

2129 DREW ST · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 23, 2019
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2956123
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7122768
DBPR license6207174

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 23, 2019 2:16 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 24, 2019 3:01 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#14High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In the dry storage area on the floor and shelving 75-125 droppings. Kitchen area between dry storage and office 25-35 droppings under the shelf that holds the 2 rice bins. Under the dish rack across from the dishwasher area 15-25 droppings. The small area next to the dry storage area that has the electric panel and a portable warmer 15 droppings behind the warmer on the shelf, below the electric panel is 75-100 droppings on the floor and panel box. Cooks line area behind the rice warmer is 15 droppings **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 6

#15Intermediate22-05-4

Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Cooks line area and wait station area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Wait station area has a metal scrubby in it, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Intermediate22-28-4

Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cooks line area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18Intermediate02C-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. All food items in the walk In cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#19Intermediate22-07-4

Intermediate – Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate22-60-4

Intermediate – Vegetable chopper/shredder soiled with old food debris. Wait station area **Warning**

Warning

Basic 13

#1Basic14-01-4

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in the vegetable in the reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Wait station area microwave, cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line area and wait station area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-18-4

Basic – Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of onions in the walk In cooler, picked up **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic22-19-4

Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Wait station area, cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic14-67-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Wait station area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic23-09-4

Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cooks line area and wait station area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic23-12-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Hung up to dry **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
5 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.