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LOVE PHO & BOBA 2 WINTER HAVEN

130 SE PLAZA ROADWAY, Winter Haven FL 33880 · 863.221.9535

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats32
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6308924
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in back kitchen area. Operator replaced soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed from handle ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Operator removed utensils, from seasonings
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Three boxes of cigarettes on prep counter cook line next to rice cooker with rice in it. Operator removed the three boxes of cigarettes.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Imperial sugar and bag of salt on the floor in dry storage, operator removed from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed handle
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored on top of table top oven. Operator removed cigarettes from on top of oven.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees have been there six months.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Food on the floor in dry storage. Operator removed from the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at ice machine at front counter. Operator removed scoop handle.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. On Insect control device installed sitting on top of mini oven.
Basic/35B-02-4/Warning
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals on prep table next to seasonings. Operator removed chemicals.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device at two hand washing sinks. Paper towels added.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach in cooler by the kitchen entrance and walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.