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PHO 99 VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT

5191 CLARK ROAD, Sarasota FL 34233

Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats45
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6805571
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.Operator added paper towels to area.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 24, 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
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed strainers in hand sink near triple sink. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee eating while preparing food.
Basic/12B-01-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp defrosting on preparation counter. Employee placed in reach in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Open dumpster lid. Observed on shared dumpster.
Basic/33-16-4
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraints.
Basic/13-03-4
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Open dumpster lid.Lids open on shared dumpster with plaza.
Basic/33-16-4

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.