Eat SafelyIn Florida

PHO 7

2121 W PENSACOLA ST UNIT A, Tallahassee FL 32304 · 850.504.0001

Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4703333
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
APR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
Intermediate/32-11-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust/ grease build up on ceiling tiles in kitchen above cooks line.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles dust/grease build up.
Basic/36-34-5
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile with dust accumulation.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of ginger on floor in kitchen area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy grease condensation on hood filters on hood system.
Basic/36-68-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in the kitchen used for dumping sink and observed a employee drink cup inside the sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled,setting on top of the dish machine.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones setting on the cutting board.
Basic/40-06-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.
Basic/13-07-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Oct 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 4, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-49-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Oct 4, 2023 · Tested sanitizer in dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator set up three compartment sink at time of inspection testing at 200ppm. Time Extended
Jul 18, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-49-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice scoop on the drink machine on the front counter.
Basic/22-20-5
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of carrots on kitchen floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Basic/38-01-4
Stand up Reach-in freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4

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.