PHO 813 LLC
3701 HENDERSON BLVD, Tampa FL 33609 · 813-542-1527
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021052233 | Sep 27, 2021 | Mar 23, 2022 | $160 |
| 3--2020011432 | Feb 25, 2020 | May 15, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared foods in coolers not date marked at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles are soiled at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed main cook line cutting board is grooved at time of inspection. Observed dark slices in cutting board
Jun 10, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 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. Observed dish machine testing at 0ppm after multiple times priming. Operator called for service during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drink ice in hand wash sink at time of inspection. Hand wash sink behind dish machine testing
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared foods in coolers not date marked at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles are soiled at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed main cook line cutting board is grooved at time of inspection. Observed dark slices in cutting board
Mar 26, 2026□ Call Back - 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. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food in kitchen not labeled at time of inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cook lines main cutting board is grooved at time of inspection
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handles plastic broken at reach in cooler by back door at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer at time of inspection.
Mar 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Observed dish machine not sanitizing at time of inspection. Instructed operator to use three compartment sink for sanitizing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food in kitchen not labeled at time of inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cook lines main cutting board is grooved at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Emilee drink on clean plate stack. Operator moved drink and had plates washed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handles plastic broken at reach in cooler by back door at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets are soiled at time of inspection.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink slime on plastic shield inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf in kitchen at time of inspection. Employee disposed of drink at time of inspectionnn
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee enter kitchen get food from reach in cooler and eat in kitchen while working at time of inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on dish by soda fountain in kitchen at time of inspectionnn
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen at time of inspectionnn
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on line stained at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cooked shrimp in hand wash sink at end of cooks line at time of inspection. Operator removed shrimp.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple food items prepared onsite not labeled in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table at time of inspection. Operator moved drink to lower shelf away from food during inspection.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink without lid at time of inspection. Operator spoke with employee about using cup lid.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - Observed large radio/speaker on prep table next to prep equipment at time of inspection. Operator moved radio during inspection. - Observed employee phone stored on prep table in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator moved phone during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Handles on reach in freezer at back of kitchen broken at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed bus tubs of food stored on floor of freezer at time of inspection. Operator moved to shelves during inspection.
Aug 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine not sanitizing properly during inspection. Establishment was out of dish machine sanitizer. Establishment made sanitizing sink in triple sink to sanitize food contact surfaces and ordered more dishwasher sanitizer during inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of Easy off store on top of ice machine at time of inspection. Operator moved chemical to managers office
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine bin during inspection.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting board stored on floor between table and wall on cooks line. Operator moved cutting board to dish room to have re cleaned during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on cooks line at time of inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table on cooks line during inspection. Operator had employee remove phone
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic bins of chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator had employee move bins to lower shelves during inspection.
Apr 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - Observed chicken kept in freezer in togo "thank you bags". Operator had employee change during inspection to food grade bags.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front cooks line stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed box with togo cup lids stored on handwash sink next to drink fountain in kitchen. Operator removed during inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on front cooks line at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - Observed canned employee drink in servers area on counter with portioned condiments. Operator removed drink during inspection - Observed employee coffee in server area with lid that had drinking hole cut into it. Operator had employee use new lid and move drink during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator had employee place oil on shelf at least 6 inches off the ground during inspection.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored over steam table in use. Operator moved during inspection
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Togo bag used to store food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher stored in hand wash sink at front of kitchen. Operator removed during inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside ice machine a mold like substance during inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cutting board hanging in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks on prep table in kitchen during inspection. Drinks moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones on prep tables and on dishes stacked on clean dish shelves during inspection
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a "use first" label on large cambro bucket hanging on kitchen clean shelves during inspection
Open dumpster lid. Observed during inspection
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.