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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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PHO AU LAC RESTAURANT AND TEAHOUSE

158 TUSKAWILLA RD STE 1300 · WINTER SPRINGS · Seminole County · FL 32708

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 7, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3402680
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8539611
DBPR license6905175

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 7, 2023 4:00 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 8, 2023 10:46 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. – 3 on legs of dish machine – 6 on casters of cook line coolers – 4 on casters of cook line equipment counters **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#10High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. – shelf supports over triple sink **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – manager states less than 2 hours. Manager added bagged ice on top of items – shrimp (46F – Cold Holding); – chicken (48F – Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#12High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. – boba 102f. Manager states less than 4 hours. Discussed with manager the use Time as a Public Health Control. Emailed forms. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#13High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. – windex and glass cleaner aerosol stored on shelf with togo straws **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. – chlorine greater than 200ppm **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#15Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. – Pho Tai (raw beef) – Pho Tai Bo Vien (raw beef) – Pho Tai Nam (raw beef) – Pho Au Lac (raw beef) – BBQ with Rice (undercooked egg) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#16Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. – next to ice machine **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. – above walk in freezer **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. – below hot water heater **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. – inside walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. – container used to store ice next to dump sink. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic23-03-4

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

Warning
#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. – expo area **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:27 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.