CITY PHO AND GRILL
156 LAKE AVE, Maitland FL 32751 · 321 422 0181
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
MAR 24
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OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 handout
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
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. In use Dish machine tested 0 ppm,
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink end of cooks line is blocked by rack holding bucket and blocked by garbage can Hand sink at wait station area is blocked by garbage can
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 green bowls stored in hand sink in kitchen
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.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in storage room in dining room
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in numerous areas over cooks line-heavy dust
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Frayed Duct tape used on plastic piece covering cut board on cooks line, operator threw plastic piece away
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to right bottom of door to unit across from cooking equipment
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to chicken in reach in cooler cracked/broken, operator discarded
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops for rice in water 75f, operator discarded water
Reach-in cooler/reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stainless steel units in kitchen are soiled with food debris
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at beverage area blocked by garbage can
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 current certificates expired 11/22/24/
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, Cooks line has dust on tiles
Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on handle of in use shears
Floor area(s) covered with standing water by 3 compartment sink
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids to spices on line has holes cut in lids for spoons, operator discarded lids
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
towel used under cutting board.
Feb 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested sink for both quaternary and chlorine sanitizer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks on several prep tables throughout kitchen. Operator immediately removed all
Feb 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Basket of multiple medicines over prep table. Operator immediately removed
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested sink for both quaternary and chlorine sanitizer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell Eggs over broth in prep cooler. Operator immediately removed
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Multiple raw animal products out of original packaging over other frozen items in freezer in kitchen and in storage area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. veggies broth, chicken broth, Egg rolls, dumplings, raw eggs, ginger; (44-49F - Cold Holding) in prep cooler overnight per operator. Operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler: tofu, cabbage, cut lettuce, beef, less than 4hrs per operator(44-49F - Cold Holding). Operator moved to other cooler for temperature recovery. veggies broth, chicken broth, Egg rolls, dumplings, raw eggs, ginger; (44-49F - Cold Holding) in prep cooler overnight per operator. Operator discarded
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Advised handwashing must be dine only in designated handsinks
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink blocked by trash can and grease bucket. Operator immediately corrected
No soap provided at handwash sink. by dish storage shelf. Operator immediately placed
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container. Operator immediately removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks on several prep tables throughout kitchen. Operator immediately removed all
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on spices containers. Operator immediately removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of water on floor. Operator immediately moved
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar and msg containers. Operator immediately corrected
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Won tons stored on non food grade paper towels
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over noodles in cooler on cooks line
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks in storage area in dining room not secured
Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. Soda in a box stored on floor
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoopers in water 100
Light not functioning over ice machine and above soda fountain
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Rice noodles in soy sauce bucket
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on soda fountain. Manager cleaned
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. Employees signed
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. Multiple cooked meats, beef, chicken. Staff added dates.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.. Manager added a can.
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink. Manager replaced
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of dishes. Manager added dish to wash and staff removed cell phone.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between make table and table. Staff removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handle in bean sprouts at make table. Manager removed tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 110F next to rice pot. Manager discarded water.
Light not functioning. Over ice machine
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In front of ice machine
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In prep area on make table. Manager removed.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel in container with cut scallions
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Freezer in dining room storage, foods not stored correctly, raw beef over cooked chicken
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain from soda machine goes into hand sink at server area at entrance to kitchen
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 handout
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on shelving with food
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line no beard guard
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook pm line no hair restraint
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of boxed soda on floor in storage room in dining room area
Food stored on floor. Food Products for beef shock on cooks line stored on floor
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall separating by mop sink - damage to wall
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Freezer in hallway in dining room is soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind dry goods shelving
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.