HMONG PHO HOUSE & DELI ASIAN CUISINE
1012 S 6 AVE, Wauchula FL 33873 · 612-875-0988
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Verde Salsa and Roja Salsa made the day before and not date marked, owner put a label and date marked for 12/16/25.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in back storage area above ice machine.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing in mop sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in reach in cooler on the cook line.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet handle for hot water is broken and missing in women's bathroom at the hand wash sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of rice, beans and sugar on the floor in dining area, owner moved to table.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at front counter.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at the hand wash sink in back storage area, owner placed sign above sink.
Jul 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over ready to eat products in their make right side reach in cooler. Operator removed the eggs.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no certificates for their cook.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls used as scoops for containers of rice. Operator removed the bowls.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor under the cook line with debris buildup.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign for their front service hand sink.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink without a vacuum breaker and malfunctioning.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored on an active use cutting board.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavily soiled floors under the cooking equipment.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed 2 shelves in the kitchen with soiled and ripped foil not changed out daily.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 white containers without labels and removed from original packaging.
Jun 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - fresco drink bar / dipping fresco drinks and dipping ice at front counter, no handsink available. Observed fresco drink well and employees use labels to dip drink mixes into cups and scoop ice from ice chest for drinks at front counter with no handsink in vacinity. Only one handsink currently in establishment at 3bay,for cookline and dishwash area. One handsink inside storage closet at back of establishment dining area for ice machine which is currently not working. 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/.
Jan 25, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - fresco drink bar / dipping fresco drinks and dipping ice at front counter, no handsink available. Observed fresco drink well and employees use labels to dip drink mixes into cups and scoop ice from ice chest for drinks at front counter with no handsink in vacinity. Only one handsink currently in establishment at 3bay,for cookline and dishwash area. One handsink inside storage closet at back of establishment dining area for ice machine which is currently not working. 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/.
Oct 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee serving foods at counter and dining areas touching unsanitized tables and equipment at front counter then return to kitchen and touch clean utensils and food storage without washing hands. Employee was directed and washed hands before continuing.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee serving foods at counter and dining areas touching unsanitized tables and equipment at front counter then return to kitchen and touch gorilla with bare hand. Operator discarded touched foods washed hands before continuing.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cilantro in reach in cooler at cookline. Operator rearranged shelves.
No plan review submitted and approved - fresco drink bar / dipping fresco drinks and dipping ice at front counter, no handsink available. Observed fresco drink well and employees use labels to dip drink mixes into cups and scoop ice from ice chest for drinks at front counter with no handsink in vacinity. Only one handsink currently in establishment at 3bay,for cookline and dishwash area. One handsink inside storage closet at back of establishment dining area for ice machine which is currently not working. 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/.
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 form but had not had the employees read and sign. Operator had both employees read and sign during inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator had poster but did not have on the wall. Placed on wall at inspection.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Not correct test kit for sanitizer.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
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.