PHO 88
730 N MILLS AVE, Orlando FL 32803 · 407.897.3488
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
FEB 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach found at hand sink paper towel dispenser. Operator disposed of roach.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023067164 | Aug 31, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $200 |
| 4--2015020602 | Apr 28, 2015 | Oct 27, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib entrance to facility no vacuum breaker
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink server area with cup and sponge in sink Operator removed items
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile at ac unit hole and ephemeral plumbing goes into ceiling
Food stored on floor. Cases of oil stored on floor opny oil shelf Operator moved oil
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter Operator removed cloth
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water cook,one not labeled
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice cooked on 9/2 in the evening and placed in walk in cooler to cool overnight 47f
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee wrapping spring rolls with bare hands. Corrective action taken
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cut green onions in cooler at cook line
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over stock/soup in walk in freezer and raw chicken over raw shrimp
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice cooked on 9/2 in the evening and placed in walk in cooler to cool overnight 47f
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fried egg for broken rice combo platter is served under cooked per manager Manager makes correction to menu during inspection
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels dispenser at ware wash area
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. Manager has 3 certificates for employees that not working today. Additional 6 employees on shift today has no proof of employee training
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic quart bowl used as scoop in sauce in walk in cooler
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. Drink at cook line with no lid
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employees handling food
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door has gap at bottom and side, main back kitchen door opened during hours of operation
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in water at 79f degrees at expo line
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Plastic forks at expo line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Large pork roast in compartment sink thawing at room temperature Corrective action taken to run water over items
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib back area by ice machine no vacuum breaker
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used to thaw food. Operator moved food from hand sink
Food stored on floor. Buckets of food stored on floor of walk in freezer Operator moved off floor
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle of cart next to make table by walk in freezer Operator removed tongs
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink drain broke cook line
Sep 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell Egg over carrots in prep cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu 47F cold holding in prep cooler less than 4hrs per operator. Operator moved to different cooler. For temp recovery
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop water 80F. Operator immediately discarded water
Sep 4, 2024Warning 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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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested several times chlorine 00ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell Egg over carrots in prep cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu 47F cold holding in prep cooler less than 4hrs per operator. Operator moved to different cooler. For temp recovery
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop water 80F. Operator immediately discarded water
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Thawed soups in walk-in-cooler not date marked
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Employee beverage in ice bin server station Operator removed drink and threw out ice.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles by cook line front make cracked and broken Floor tiles in walk-in-freezer broken
Food stored on floor. Buckets of food on floor walk-in-freezer Cases of oil on lightly soiled floor by walk-in-freezer Operator moved items off floor
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle Operator removed tongs
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin corn starch back storage not labeled
Sep 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet with attached hose in front of the establishment no back flow.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in prep station under microwave. Ambient thermometer in unit was for ovens.
Open dumpster lid. Lid missing from 1 side, unable to keep closed.
Aug 31, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach found at hand sink paper towel dispenser. Operator disposed of roach.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef stew 46°, crab soup 47°, chicken in water 50° and tofu 46° located in walk-in-cooler. Per operator items were out due to recent delivery, doors opened extended period.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet with attached hose in front of the establishment no back flow.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding by HVAC unit broken
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by server station on floor 1 dead roach by ware washing on floor 1 dead roach by HVAC on floor Operator cleaned up dead roaches
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in kitchen missing and one broken. Unable to verify if bulbs were shatterproof. Per operator, bulbs are shatterproof.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in prep station under microwave. Ambient thermometer in unit was for ovens.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan mounted on wall soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Lid missing from 1 side, unable to keep closed.
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.