PHO 97
6800 49 ST N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
11-04-5High Priority – Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Operator unable to answer questions about foodborne illness and the symptoms. Inspector reviewed/discussed An easy way to remember the "Big 6" foodbourne illnesses DBPR form posted in hallway leading to kitchen area with the operator and server. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately: 30 live flies on ginger in storage container in under prep table storing microwave. 10 live flies coming from inside the trash bin. 50 live flies under prep tables in kitchen area. 50 live flies under dish machine. 10 live flies in dry storage area. 30 live flies under hand sink in server station in dining room area. 15 live flies under booth in dining room area. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lining egg rolls stored inside walk in cooler. Wet wiping cloths used to line sprouts and mint in upright glass reach in cooler behind front door. **Repeat Violation**
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 raw beef in stand alone freezer next to walk in cooler.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roach crawling on the floor in kitchen area. 5 live roach inside interior of oven. 3 live roach in top right reach in cooler hinge. 1 live roach on way behind prep table. 2 live roaches in gaskets in reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings on shelf in dry storage area. 3 rodent droppings on shelf in cook line area.
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food in hand wash sink at cook line. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only . Manager removed food items **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. #8 Pho Tai Nam, not identified on the menu containing rare beef.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training provided at the time of inspection. Employees Linda, Van, and Tho all hired more than 60 days could not provide employee training inspection. Inspector previously discussed and review employee training requirements at routine inspection on 4/29/24.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food items inside walk in cooler and reach in deli cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Soiled exterior of dish machine in the top area. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches on floor in kitchen area. 1 dead roach inside oven interior. 3 dead roach behind warning sign under fire suppression system. 1 dead roach on under prep table in dry storage area. 2 dead roaches under table in between restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in deli cooler and stand alone freezer.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled in walk in freezer.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves and counter top toaster soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving under prep table soiled with food debris.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked pork and egg rolls inside walk in cooler not covered inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:58 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.