Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

PHO SAIGON

2393 US HWY 27 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 7, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3352036
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8371296
DBPR license4508743

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority5 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#12High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Wok cook started working with out washing hands.

#13High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.cut broccoli, cut locks, cut onions.

#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked noodles in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over Raw pork And raw beef. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts 81° , Operator stated sprouts have been out at 11 am. Suggested operator to place sprouts in refrigeration for quick cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#17High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored on Togo table.

Intermediate 5

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Electric slicer White cutting boards on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.

#20Intermediate02D-06-5

Intermediate – Packaged food has no English labeling.

#21Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#22Intermediate41-04-4

Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Gallon can WD40 stored on floor next to bulk ingredients in back area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink drink stored on front counter with food items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse, Back pack stored with Togo containers in back area. Cellphone stored on shelf above prep table in back area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-31-4

Basic – Food stored in undrained ice. Sprouts stored at front staging area at front counter. 81°, Per Operator Set out 60 minutes prior. Operator placed sprouts in reach in cool.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Buckets of soup **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fliters

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Frozen raw chicken stored in Reack in Freezer.

#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind wok.

#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:18 PM.

Violation category totals
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
5 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.