PHO 99 VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT
5191 CLARK ROAD, Sarasota FL 34233
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken 63F, and pork 65F on cart near stove for approximately 1/2 hour. Cook returned to reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Balduino Estudillo expired.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs over sauces. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.Operator added paper towels to area.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken 63F, and pork 65F on cart near stove for approximately 1/2 hour. Cook returned to reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed strainers in hand sink near triple sink. Employee removed.
Employee eating while preparing food.
Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp defrosting on preparation counter. Employee placed in reach in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Open dumpster lid. Observed on shared dumpster.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraints.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Open dumpster lid.Lids open on shared dumpster with plaza.
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