PHO HA TIEN
6139 PARK BLVD N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored inside reach in cooler. Operator moved medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4High 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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0 PPM.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood grade bags being used to cover cooked noodles inside reach in cooler and for storing frozen foods inside walk in cooler.
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Non food grade containers and 5 gallon buckets in use storing food.
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Raw egg shells over ready foods in walk in cooler.
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
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.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking throughout kitchen.
Basic 15
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled equipment door handles on reach in coolers and reach in fridges on cook line.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired 2/13/2023.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone above reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved phone. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean dishes wet nesting on dish rack near three compartment sink.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil on cook line, broth stored on 5 gallon buckets inside walk in cooler.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handles on kitchen line.operator moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 85 F water. Operator dumped water and changed utensils to empty container.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave ceiling interior on cook line soiled with food debris.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dishes on dish rack near three compartment sink.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
35B-04-4Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Exterior fan not covered. 16 mesh should be used to cover.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw meat in a bag thawing inside 5 gallon bucket on floor near three compartment sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:22 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.