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PHO QUYEN CUISINE

2740 E FOWLER AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3459967
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8766058
DBPR license3905719

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate12 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 1

#13High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. PLACED ON STEAM TABLE 1:30 PER OPERATOR, FIRST TEMPERATURE 122F HOT HOLDING , OPERATOR REHEATED TO 165F AT TIME OF INSPECTION (122F – Hot Holding) PORK EGG ROLLS **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate11-27-4

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. Provided operator with education packet containing clean-up procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at server station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by cases of beer, discussed with operator on moving to approve location to maintain sink clear and accessible. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at back handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator stocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 12

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage area. Acoustic ceiling . **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing near dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled throughout kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates behind dishwasher, not inverted **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roach near server station, operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on front reach in cooler. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup in walk in freezer **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath exterior door leading to outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food stored on floor in cooler, operator moved to approved location at time of location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop handle in ice, near front kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in fridge and freezer soiled. Gaskets on reach in cooler near dishwasher. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Chop sticks stored on floor near register. Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service Togo containers not inverted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.