LE'S PHO
5040 W SR 46 STE 1114, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-321-9015
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach above sink -1 live roach on floor near reach in cooler -2 live roaches in hinge of reach in right side door -1 live roach under handwashing sink -2 live roaches crawling on walls near dish machine
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024059245 | Oct 3, 2024 | Jan 2, 2025 | $800 |
| 4--2023060532 | Oct 9, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jan 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -interior of triple door reach-in cooler
Dec 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -stand-up double door reach-in cooler: raw beef stored on top of cooked broth
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -stand-up double door reach-in cooler: raw chicken stored directly on top of raw beef
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -employee rinsed his hands in triple sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -interior of triple door reach-in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by large round trash can, operator removed
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic bowl in dry rice container
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath and behind cooking equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of reach-in cooler at cookline -mop sink -exterior of triple door reach-in cooler -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment
Jul 18, 2025□ Call Back - 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 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. -Camila
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. -Camila
Jul 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate9 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. -tested 0ppm
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -cut broccoli stored in plastic grocery bag in walk-in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler, operator reorganized walk-in cooler
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink, operator relocated
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice noodles 62F, per operator stored on prep table less than 2 hours, operator relocated to reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
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 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen, operator restocked -handwash sink next to triple sink, operator restocked
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. -Camila
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. -Camila
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic bowl in rice container, operator removed
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. -employee cell phone stored on top of reach-in cooler, operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Food contact surface dried with a towel/cloth. -employee dried white, square dinner plate with paper towel
Hole in or other damage to wall. -large hole in wall underneath shelf in dishwashing area
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. --provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -inside, lower portion of reach-in freezer has a significant accumulation of food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -walls in dishwashing area
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. -employee touched rice noodles with his bare hand while portioning into to-go containers
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washed and rinsed large stainless steel bowl then failed to sanitize
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw pork stored above iceberg lettuce in walk-in cooler, employee relocated to lower shelf
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink, employee relocated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -evidence that handwash sink at entrance to kitchen being used as dump sink, ice present
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents in kitchen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door in hallway near bathrooms
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -pot of beef broth stored on the floor in walk-in cooler, employee relocated
Light not functioning. -light in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -inside, bottom of reach-in freezer has an accumulation of grease and food debris -buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Oct 4, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer has an accumulation of food debris
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -front service area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust/debris. -inside, lower portion of reach-in freezers have an accumulation of food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance -wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Oct 3, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches in sticky trap underneath triple sink, operator discarded sticky trap -5 live roaches on sticky trap underneath stove -1 live roach on sticky trap underneath glassware counter in front service area -3 live roaches on sticky trap on shelf above mop sink
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -carton of half n half 63F, per operator stored on service counter for less than 2 hours, operator relocated to reach-in cooler to rapidly cool -cooked chicken 74F, per operator stored on prep table less than 1 hour, operator relocated to reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer has an accumulation of food debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen has evidence of being used as a dump sink, ice present
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen, employee added paper towels
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -large pots on top of stand-up reach-in cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on top of dish machine -1 dead roach on top of quaternary ammonia bucket under triple sink -4 dead roaches on sticky trap underneath stove
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors underneath cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -front service area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -white bucket of frozen soup stored in stainless steel container on floor in walk-in cooler, employee relocated
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust/debris. -inside, lower portion of reach-in freezers have an accumulation of food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -metal spoons in front service area, operator inverted
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. -women's bathroom toilet clogged, operator states plumber has been notified
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic forks and spoons in front service area, operator inverted
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance -wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -left side of bin
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic single-serve bowl in rice bin
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -tea at front counter -phone on reach in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -area between kitchen and front counter
Food stored on floor. -2 buckets on floor of walk-in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -light cord in walk in cooler soiled -stove back panel soiled
Oct 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 10, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -women's door not self closing
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -throughout kitchen area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in avantco freezer next to back door. Door is soiled and has ice buildup
Interior of ice machine/bin -peeling/flaking paint on outside ledge
Oct 9, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 16 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.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over produce in walk in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach above sink -1 live roach on floor near reach in cooler -2 live roaches in hinge of reach in right side door -1 live roach under handwashing sink -2 live roaches crawling on walls near dish machine
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -top of dishwasher - ledge above handsink - between hanging cutting board and mop sink wall
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked noodles 98F 10 minutes per operator. Operator removed to cooler. -soup on stove 127F. Made 1 hr per operator. Operator advised to bring up to 165F then hold at 135F
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -women's door not self closing
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -throughout kitchen area
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -clean pots and pans stored in mop sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. -1 near walk in cooler -1 dead on shelf under rice cooker -3 dead roaches on top of dish machine -1 dead at men's bathroom door - several dead under front counter next to ice machine
Food stored on floor. -rice, box oil in kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in avantco freezer next to back door. Door is soiled and has ice buildup
Interior of ice machine/bin -peeling/flaking paint on outside ledge
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk in cooler door and walls exterior
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -freezer at door freezer units on wall
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substances under prep table in unlabeled containers
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.