Eat SafelyIn Florida

PHO 192

836 E NEW HAVEN AVE, Melbourne, Fl FL 32901 · 321-327-5063

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1505918
Grade history
MAY 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
FEB 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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. Sent operator copy
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $760

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2018056328Sep 11, 2018Jan 18, 2019$560
4--2016022579Mar 4, 2016Jun 2, 2016$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over egg rolls reach in freezer
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half opened yesterday
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked Rice 2 door reach in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 8 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Tape over prep sink
Basic/35B-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Ginger and noodles
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of microwave Gaskets lg make table
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By trash can
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and cooked rice not dated 2 door reach in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice
Basic/14-01-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Basic/50-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket walk 2 door reach in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers and grill back wall
Basic/36-73-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Clean pots not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
Basic/24-26-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Cleaners and bug spray on bottom shelf next to clean dishes.
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes in dump sink at the front counter.
High priority/22-45-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 80F cook states out 1 hour recommended to rapid chill. Cooked chicken quarters 50F In the walk in cooler Half n Half 50F cooked chicken; raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); beef broth made from beef (50F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (52F - Cold Holding); tofu (51F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front line hand sink strainer cook line hand sink bok choy in it.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Crab Rangoon on menu spelled with C Use imitation crab
Intermediate/52-01-4/Warning
Microwave and slicer heavily soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
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. Houng.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Huong Hoang
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Broth
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Dish area
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Clean pots not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
Basic/24-26-4/Warning
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler froze coils and line ambient 50F.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Machine not functioning at time of inspection operator states waiting for part.
Basic/16-55-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Hood filters heavily soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk food storage containers in the dry storage area.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
May 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both men's and women's bathroom
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half. Heavy cream
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Sent operator copy
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelves by microwave food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sheet pan on hand sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink cookline
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets 2 door reach in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets reach in freezers
Basic/23-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened drink in cooler
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 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. Dish machine at 0ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
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. Dish washer handled soiled dishes and then handled washed dishes without washing hands
High priority/12A-13-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler nearest walk in cooler. whipped cream (52F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (52F - Cold Holding). Foods have been in unit over night
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler nearest walk in cooler. whipped cream (52F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (52F - Cold Holding). Foods have been in unit over night. SEE STOP SALE
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink being used as a dump sink. Coffe grinds in well. Hand wash sink in dish area being used to stage dirty dishes in the well
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen are perforated acoustic tiles
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 74°F. Operator discarded
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves of rack for warmer and microwave wave are soiled. Surface area surrounding hoods has an accumulation of grease dripping
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Missing at bar
Basic/29-17-4

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.