PHO AU LAC & STEAM POT
158 TUSKAWILLA RD STE 1300, Winter Spring FL 32708 · 4077585651
Last inspected Aug 14, 2025 · 5 visits since November 2023
NOV 23
JAN 24
SEP 24
AUG 25
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 3 on legs of dish machine - 6 on casters of cook line coolers - 4 on casters of cook line equipment counters
★ 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--2019041934 | Jul 3, 2019 | Sep 17, 2019 | $200 |
| 4--2017019610 | Mar 13, 2017 | Dec 19, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in hood
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -bowl of flour in hand wash sink -hand sink left of kitchen covered by cooking utensils
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -all items in WIC, operator stated less than 3 days
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -men's and women rest room
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling inside WIC
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. -buckets of food product stored on floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers in WIC
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - black togo bags in walk in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw ground pork over case of tofu
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - paper towel dispenser in server station
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor in front drink station sticky
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at all three ice bins
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - interior black microwave
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - front area
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - Pepsi cooler in server station
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Nov 8, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - Pho Tai (raw beef) - Pho Tai Bo Vien (raw beef) - Pho Tai Nam (raw beef) - Pho Au Lac (raw beef) - BBQ with Rice (undercooked egg)
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - above walk in freezer
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. - container used to store ice next to dump sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filter
Nov 7, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 3 on legs of dish machine - 6 on casters of cook line coolers - 4 on casters of cook line equipment counters
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. - shelf supports over triple sink
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - manager states less than 2 hours. Manager added bagged ice on top of items - shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); - chicken (48F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - boba 102f. Manager states less than 4 hours. Discussed with manager the use Time as a Public Health Control. Emailed forms.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - windex and glass cleaner aerosol stored on shelf with togo straws
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. - chlorine greater than 200ppm
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - Pho Tai (raw beef) - Pho Tai Bo Vien (raw beef) - Pho Tai Nam (raw beef) - Pho Au Lac (raw beef) - BBQ with Rice (undercooked egg)
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - next to ice machine
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - above walk in freezer
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below hot water heater
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - inside walk in cooler
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. - container used to store ice next to dump sink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filter
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - expo area
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.