Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HOUSE OF PHO

8261 S JOHN YOUNG PKWY · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32819

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3399659
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8529993
DBPR license5814038

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 22, 2024 3:10 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 23, 2024 9:53 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority6 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#14High Priority41-20-4

High Priority – Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. -roach and ant spray **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach crawling on wall by prep table,employee discarded -3 live roaches between crevice of wall behind ware washing area , between 3 compartment sink and Dishmachine,employee sprayed area with pest control killing roaches **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -true cooler beef 45f,chicken 45f -half and half 52f less than 4 hours **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -raid ant and roach spray stored on shelf with utensils **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#18Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -part of blender stored in handsink at Waitstation **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#20Intermediate02B-04-5

Intermediate – Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. -Pho tai /eye round steak **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#22Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -Waitstation **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate02C-08-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. -beef ,chicken in curry **Warning**

Warning

Basic 13

#1Basic32-02-4

Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -mens and ladies room **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic32-07-4

Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. -wall soiled in mens room **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -tea and sauces in walk in cooler. Togo containers **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on handsink in warewashing area,employee removed -1 dead roach on floor by water heater -6 dead roach in cabinets by drink cooler in dining room -1 dead roach on floor at tea station -1 dead dead roach on shelf under tea station . -4 dead roaches on floor under 3 compartment sink Tea station currently not being used Employee cleaning up dead roaches **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#6Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -counter in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall behind 3 compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezer at Waitstation **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice scoop **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease above char grill **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe/hose under 3 compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:12 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 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.