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CITY PHO

3402 TECHNOLOGICAL AVE STE 124, Orlando FL 32817 · 407-203-8658

Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats24
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5815051
Grade history
JUL 24
NOV 24
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2022028181Mar 31, 2022Jun 27, 2022$160

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findings
Container of medicine improperly stored. Hand cream and body splash stored on table next to plastic wrap
High priority/41-07-4
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Containers of raw chicken stored over water bottles. Employee properly stored.
High priority/08A-11-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over case of lemon and pumpkin in walk in cooler. Employee removed. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
High priority/08A-04-5/
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled shell eggs 53F kept in cook line for 10 minutes. Operator discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened kimchi bottle with no date marked. Employees date marked. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
Intermediate/02C-03-5/
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed items in hand sink by ice machine
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sunny side up not identified as raw, all menus must be fixed.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked beef, broths with no date marked. Soups pulled from freezer with no date mark. Employees date marked
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee stored on prep table that had noodles
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags of meats stored on walk in freezer floor. Bucket of broth stored in walk in cooler floor. Perrier water bottles stored on floor by beer cooler. Employee picked up
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Removed Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
Basic/10-08-5/
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas and scissors stored in water with temperature of 82F.
Basic/10-07-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. NO Hans wash sign on hand sink by ice machine.
Basic/31B-04-4
The state's own report →
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
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. Chlorine dishmachine 0 ppm. Rechecked after priming 100 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer 12 degrees off.
Intermediate/05-05-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half opened two days ago no date marked.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof for employee who works once a week. Signed
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink located in cook line. Replaced
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Spring rolls thawed and no date changed.
Intermediate/02C-08-5/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bobba cooked five days ago no date marking Ice berg lettuce cut three days ago no date marked
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack stored on top of soda boxes. Removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee cooking steaks while wearing a bracelet.
Basic/13-07-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple bags of raw food stored on freezer floor. Pick up
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between cooler and prep table in cook line. Removed
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers placed on drying rack in dish area. Removed
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on clean plastic containers kept on dish area.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 18, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non food grade containers use to store carrots, onions, cilantro, green onions, noodles.
High priority/14-15-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added wok, make table, bigger ice machine, prep sink to cook line. Operator added dish machine next to mop sink.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on clean plastic containers kept on dish area.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
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. Chlorine dish machine with O ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non food grade containers use to store carrots, onions, cilantro, green onions, noodles.
High priority/14-15-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over churros, cauliflower rice, with undon noodles in reach in freezer. Raw chicken stored over spring rolls in walk in freezer. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
High priority/08A-02-6/
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cracked shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in reach in cooler located in cook line.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice kept on warmer in cook line, kept for 30 minutes with temperature of 129F. Operator reheat it to 165F. Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action TakenWarning**
High priority/03B-01-6/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has debris per operator is not has been used today.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added wok, make table, bigger ice machine, prep sink to cook line. Operator added dish machine next to mop sink.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had employee sign printed copy she had from book.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Steamed pork pulled from freezer yesterday with no date marked.
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets stored over single service items in storage located in office.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on clean plastic containers kept on dish area.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken Operator discarded.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Mold like substance on cooler located close to ice machine.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw sliced meat been thawed at room temperature kept on prep table in cook line.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking from faucet outside of restaurant.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on soda fountain slightly soiled. Operator immediately cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in coolerFreezer floor
Basic/36-01-4
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken and pork stored over spring rolls in walk in freezer. Raw beef stored over cooked meatballs in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Bobba kept on counter for 2 hours with temperature of 70F Operator will discard after 4 hours and inspector provided operator with time control form.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Tanks located in front of soda racks.
Basic/51-11-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Small white cutting board located in cook line.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Debris on floor under burners in cook line.
Basic/36-73-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in water with temperature of 88F
Basic/10-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above noodles in walk-in cooler. Raw beef above boba in walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small deli container inside of the sugar.
Basic/14-01-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle above sauces.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal clothing and pack of cigarettes on top of soda boxes.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the oven with debris and countertop. Outside of the ice shoot and the sides.
Basic/23-03-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Re used bottle of sriracha with different sauce in prep area.
Basic/25-32-4
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food, use to stored clean cilantro and noodles.
High priority/14-15-4
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation.Raw shell eggs stored over broth on walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.Manager grabbed dirty plate from table and then proceeded to prepare order with no hand wash.
High priority/12A-02-4
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Chlorine sanitizer bucket with ppm over 200. Corrected On-Site**
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site*re done 100ppm
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Ice shout out on soda machine have mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Employee drink kept on prep table that has sugar.
Basic/12B-07-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Debris on floor behind cooking equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Oil, rice kept on back kitchen area.
Basic/08B-47-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Utensils stored on water with temperature of 82F.
Basic/10-07-4
Light not functioning, light bulbs on hood system.
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Hood filters have grease build up.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored.Boxes of to go containers stored directly on dinning room floor.
Basic/25-05-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.