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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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PHO QUEEN VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT

29000 US HWY 19 N · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33761

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 19, 2019
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2962277
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7142804
DBPR license6216961

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 19, 2019 12:30 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 19, 2019 3:47 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#9High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at end of cook line – sprouts 53°, operator added ice Milk in wait station refrigerator- 53°, moved from other cooler this morning, operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority08A-05-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over celery in walk in cooler, raw chicken over produce in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 9 live roaches under prep sink by dish room Pest control has been scheduled for 9am tomorrow **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#12High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Under 2 posters in dish room. Operator began to clean an sanitize **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-4

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk containers of rice, flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic23-06-4

Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Wire shelf over 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic23-25-4

Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead in 3 compartment sink, 1 dead on sanitizer tube above 3 compartment sink , operator removed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, Move to bottom shelf Open bottle of water in reach in cooler on cook line, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic21-06-4

Basic – Paper towel used as liner for food container. In multiple produce containers **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. On cook line, operator began to replace **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8Basic36-72-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler floor soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:18 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.