HOUSE OF PHO ORLANDO
8261 S JOHN YOUNG PKWY, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-412-6674
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach crawling on wall by prep table,employee discarded -3 live roaches between crevice of wall behind ware washing area, between 3 compartment sink and Dishmachine,employee sprayed area with pest control killing roaches
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024025416 | Apr 22, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled/stained with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards on cooks line -grill grates soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink across from boba station had bucket in there, operator removed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized interior of ice machine
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean utensils by cooks line not inverted, operator inverted all utensils
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dry storage shelf next to cooks line, operator discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags of food mixed in with single service drinks by dining table, operator removed employee items and placed in employee only cooler
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean Plastic cups in dish machine area stacked wet
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce in freezer,operator removed from floor
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on top of freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets of reach in coolers on cooks line -side of fryer on cooks line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed zucchini over ready to eat noodles in walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind ice machine
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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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 0 ppm, cleaned tube and rechecked chlorine 50ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat sauce in reach in cooler across from cooks line
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. More than 4 hours marinated pork (48F - Cold Holding) Marinated beef (48-Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. More than 4 hours Raw marinated pork (48F - Cold Holding) Raw marinated beef (48-cold holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grill grates soiled on cooks lines
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket of soap water in Handwashing sink across from boba station
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Across from walk in freezer
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in soap bucket on side station, manager picked up and discarded area and soap bucket
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink next to rice cooker across from cooks line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In back dish machine area
Food stored on floor. Syrup on floor near boba station Packaged meats on floor in walk in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives between gap of handwash sink and wall
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 79F next to rice cooker on cooks line Stirring spoon in water 40F in boba station
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink outside walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine filters soiled Interior of handwash soil Back prep room interior handwash sink Hood filters soiled Gaskets of reach in coolers soiled
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink across from cooks line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container no label
Aug 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In walk-in cooler, in cut onions containers, On cook line, under fried egg rolls.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dishwashing station, knife sharpener in sink basin
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment rust located on all prep table lower shelves.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Expired 5/2025
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with no handle in corn starch.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On cooks line
Jun 16, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In walk-in cooler, in cut onions containers, On cook line, under fried egg rolls.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat sauce containers in walk-in cooler Raw sliced beef stored over cut onions, walk in cooler. Raw sliced beef over peeled onions in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dishwashing station, knife sharpener in sink basin
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by walk-in freezer
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/. Walk-in freezer added to dry storage room. Bar added in dining area with cooking equipment, beverage items, and reach in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink by walk-in freezer
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment rust located on all prep table lower shelves.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk-in freezer.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Expired 5/2025
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with no handle in corn starch.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On cooks line
Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer, sliced beef.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin at kitchen entrance.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on the oven door on cookline.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by walk-in freezer and on cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exhaust hood file test soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cartons of to go cups and to go containers stored on floor in dry storage area.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container./used for prep vegetables, cook line.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over butter, cook line reach in cooler. Raw fish stored over ready to eat fish sauce, glass reach in cooler. Raw beef stored over cut onions, walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./steamed noodles 93F, holding for less than 4 hours/recommended time as a public health control/form emailed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./by ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./tea scoop with no handle.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice./ice bin, kitchen entrance.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./ice scoop/water at 113F.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./by ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./hood filters.
Plumbing system in disrepair./No hot and cold running water at hand sink/by ice machine.
Aug 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) raw shrimp behind cooked sliced chicken on cook line sandwich top cooler. 2)raw fish fillets over sliced jalapeños in double door reach in cooler on server line. 3) raw cut beef over peeled onions in walk in cooler.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment rust located on all under all table shelves.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On the cook line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal keys on shelve next to clean equipment next to cook line.
Food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Light not functioning above the oven range.
Jun 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Household roach spray under prep table on cook line next to fryer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) raw shrimp behind cooked sliced chicken on cook line sandwich top cooler. 2)raw fish fillets over sliced jalapeños in double door reach in cooler on server line. 3) raw cut beef over peeled onions in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1) outside walk in freezer 2) at the front bar
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment rust located on all under all table shelves.
Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Bag of sugar in dry storage behind the bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bag of sugar and in ice chest in bar area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On the cook line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal keys on shelve next to clean equipment next to cook line.
Food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tons stored on the oven door on cooks line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spade standing water temp was 81F.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris Microwave located at the bar line.
Light not functioning above the oven range.
Apr 23, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. -Waitstation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. -beef,chicken in curry
Apr 22, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 23 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority6 Intermediate13 Basic
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Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. -roach and ant spray
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach crawling on wall by prep table,employee discarded -3 live roaches between crevice of wall behind ware washing area, between 3 compartment sink and Dishmachine,employee sprayed area with pest control killing roaches
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -true cooler beef 45f,chicken 45f -half and half 52f less than 4 hours
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -raid ant and roach spray stored on shelf with utensils
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -part of blender stored in handsink at Waitstation
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. -Pho tai /eye round steak
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No soap provided at handwash sink. -Waitstation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. -beef,chicken in curry
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -mens and ladies room
Bathroom facility not clean. -wall soiled in mens room
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -tea and sauces in walk in cooler. Togo containers
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on handsink in warewashing area,employee removed -1 dead roach on floor by water heater -6 dead roach in cabinets by drink cooler in dining room -1 dead roach on floor at tea station -1 dead dead roach on shelf under tea station. -4 dead roaches on floor under 3 compartment sink Tea station currently not being used Employee cleaning up dead roaches
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -counter in kitchen
Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall behind 3 compartment sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezer at Waitstation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice scoop
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease above char grill
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe/hose under 3 compartment sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher touched dirty dishes then unloaded clean dishes without washing his hands Educated
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw sliced beef over cases of unwashed green onions in walk in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at four way splitter added to mop sink faucet as only one has vacuum breaker and hose is not hooked up to that one
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1) cooks line filled with ice and a sponge 2) dish room- knife stone 3) outside of walk in freezer kitchen utensils
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in the walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1)In ice chest in side room 2) double door reach in in side room in a suave Bain Marie
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above bar and in dining room
Clean silverware not stored inverted or in a protected manner in table across from cooks line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket over prep table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees working the line
Food stored on floor. 1)Buckets of sauces on floor in walk in cooler 2) cases of oil in dry stock room
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer 1) small kitchen under condenser 2) large dry stock room around fan covers
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Wok station.
Under prep shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in dish room
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.