Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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PHO VINH

657 N PRIMROSE DR · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32803

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 23, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3312577
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8247726
DBPR license5812432

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 23, 2023 3:31 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 24, 2023 10:13 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority5 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#7High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. – Tested at approximately 0 ppm.

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. – Raw packaged fish stored above pho broth in portioned to go bowls and commercially packaged pork stored above curry in portioned to go bowls in walk in freezer. Advised operator to store food in proper order. – Raw shell eggs stored on shelf above scallions in walk in cooler. – Raw pork stored above bin with cilantro. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. – Seven live roaches on right hinge of pho reach in cooler door in the middle of the cook line.

#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. – Ten droppings on left side of water heater under dry storage rack, twenty three on right side of water heater, sixteen droppings under dry storage rack near water heater and seven droppings on pipe behind soda dispenser for a total of sixty six droppings.

#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. – Cold Holding over 4 hrs 47-53F: Raw beef, beef tripe, beef shank, beef tendon, cooked pork in pho cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – Cold Holding over 4 hrs 47-53F: Raw beef, beef tripe, beef shank, beef tendon, cooked pork in pho cooler on cook line. – In ice chest cooler less than four hours cut lettuce (61F – Cold Holding). Advised operator to not put in that cooler and put in reach in cooler across. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 5

#13Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. – Paperwork provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. – Hand wash sink next to soda fountain blocked by crates of clean glasses. Operator moved crate. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. – Paperwork provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. – Hand wash sink next to soda fountain. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. – Throughout. Did not observe any date marking on cooked food. Operator stated curry sauce was prepared three days prior. Advised to date mark food prior to freezing.

Basic 6

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. – Total of four found: one on back wall behind pho reach in cooler in the middle of the cook line, two on floor next to vegetable make table near kitchen entrance and one on plumbing pipe behind soda dispenser.

#3Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. – Boxes of oil in back dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – Air rack soiled next to dishwasher.

#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. – Two mops in buckets at back ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:49 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
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.