PHO 79 INC
6451 STIRLING RD BAY #10, Davie FL 33314 · 954.797.9700
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live, small flying insect flying above garbage can in kitchen. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,840
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025028423 | Feb 14, 2025 | May 8, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2021055382 | Oct 18, 2021 | May 31, 2022 | $400 |
| 2--2016005258 | Jan 20, 2016 | Apr 19, 2016 | $1,240 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. 1. Employees entering kitchen area put on gloves without washing hands first and began working on customers food orders. Instructed staff to wash hands.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1. Employees entering kitchen area and put on gloves without washing hands first and began working on customers food orders.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. 1. Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs over unwashed box of bean sprouts. Operator stored properly.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. 1. Storage shelf across from cook line used to store food equipment rusted.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling tiles throughout establishment shows damage or is in disrepair.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture by walk in freezer broken.
Faucet handle missing at hand washing sink by tea station.
Food stored on floor. 1. Walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to cook line.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease and food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Cook line storage shelf for food equipment soiled with food debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 1. Frozen raw beef in sink under no temperature control, operator turned on running water to thaw.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from ceiling above triple sink.
Jan 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2025
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs stored on the table across from the grill. The eggs were out of the refrigerator for less than 2 hours. Eggs were returned to the refrigerator.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler, raw beef stored in a bus tub was on the floor. The container was moved to shelving.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At the ice machine. The scoop was corrected
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw shell eggs were stored over sliced tomatoes. The eggs were moved down.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the expo station, the paper towels were not fed into the machine properly and were not dispensing. The machine was corrected.
Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler, buckets of sauces were stored on the floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In the three compartment sink, raw beef was being thawed in standing water. The water was turned on to thaw under running water.
Jun 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. Employee handled dirty plates then removed clean plates from dishwasher without washing hands and changing gloves Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink next to prep table used to store small cooking pots Employee removed pots from Handwash sink
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/ Manager arrived during inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open container of Lemonade on Prep table Employee removed drink from prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored above clean plates and soup bowls
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed wiping cloth in sanitizing bucket
Apr 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. More than 60 days.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the table next to the fryer, egg roll (94F - Hot Holding). The egg rolls are being reheated to 165F to hot hold.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the expo station hand wash sink. The paper towels were provided during the inspection.
Food stored on floor. In the dry storage room, cans of evaporated milk stored on the floor with trash bags stored on top. The cans were moved to up off of the floor.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. More than 60 days.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw beef stored over cooked beef. The items were moved.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Between and under cook line equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In the walk in cooler, the wire rack shelves.
Stored food not covered. In the walk in freezer, an open case of beef ribs on covered. The manager had a cook cover the ribs
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At the triple sink, employee washed and rinsed the pot and placed on drying rack without sanitizing. The triple sink was set up and the pot was placed into the sanitizer.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On the prep table next to the cook line, a rack of raw shell eggs were stored on the table. The eggs were returned to the refrigerator
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At the sink next to the cook line,nether air conditioning unit drain line drains into the sink.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at the sink next to the cook line.
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed at the time of inspection License renewed at the time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef next to cooked tendon. Operator removed beef to shelf below.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at Hand wash sink Hand wash sink next to prep table Employee replaced paper towel.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef in Walk In Cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and bottle of drinking water on prep table next to meat slicer Employee removed items
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food dispensers in standing water next to meat slicer. Employee removed items
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next to prep table
Thawed portions of raw animal food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 4 hours (including all time for preparation, thawing and subsequent cooking or cooling combined) while being thawed under running water.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. Dish washer handled dirty dishes then took clean dishes from dishwasher
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef in Walk In Cooler
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Employee cigarettes and lighter on Food preparation table
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live, small flying insect flying above garbage can in kitchen. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage in dry storage room.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease. 1. Under cooking equipments in cook line 2. Under flip top cooler In cook line. 3. In storage area by exit door where onions is stored.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of raw beef on floor inside walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1.Shelf under rice warmer in kitchen 2.Shelf under prep table in cook line.
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind stove under hood filters in cook line.
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.