PHO CALI
830 N WICKHAM RD, Melbourne FL 32935 · 321.255.7525
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 39 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on prep table
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018035503 | Jun 19, 2018 | Sep 21, 2018 | $800 |
| 4--2018000574 | Dec 28, 2017 | Apr 13, 2018 | $200 |
| 4--2015044318 | Sep 21, 2015 | Nov 6, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blender in hand sink next to boba station, employee removed blender.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by boba station. Cook refilled towels.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided written procedures to Jasmine, filled out eggs, boba and sprouts.
Spray bottle containing purple toxic substance not labeled hanging on server cart. Employee labeled bottle.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Gasket on 2 door freezer in poor repair
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Light lens soiled in kitchen with dead bugs. Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen
Aug 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Freezer door does not open on the cooler next to triple sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls are dusty as you enter kitchen area from server area.
Aug 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); beef tendon (45F - Cold Holding), items are in front row of flip top cooler, held overnight. Manager discarded. raw beef (50F - Cold Holding) walk in cooler, items by door, door has been opened and closed during prep.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Freezer door does not open on the cooler next to triple sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls are dusty as you enter kitchen area from server area.
Jan 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave on cook line is heavily soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line prep table soiled
Jan 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags used to store food in freezer
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on prep table
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Behind blade on slicer has old food debris
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Burnt cigarette on cook line prep table next to microwave.
Food stored on floor. Pans of raw beef stored on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave on cook line is heavily soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line prep table soiled
Aug 12, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (48F - Cold Holding) manager moved to prep cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to prep
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee aprons stored on dry storage shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. 2 door upright freezer door in poor repair
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water. Manager dumped water. Will wash rinse and sanitize every 4 hours.
Feb 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees training expired 1-3-24.
Feb 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate11 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. Tested dishwasher 3x, tried priming, 0ppm. Sanitizer bucket low on chlorine.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat soup in reach in freezer
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided for manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Handwash sink in kitchen
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Shrimp balls not dated and chicken not dated
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees training expired 1-3-24.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with degreaser not labeled, spray bottle with purple liquid not labeled in dining room
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in sugar container
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank by soda machine not secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blue clear cups wet nesting in server area
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken stored in bin in walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler on cookline is torn and soiled.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Foil lined Bottom shelf has food debris with rice paper stored.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tray with tools and cigarette stored on clean dish rack over clean dishes
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food in freezer stored in thank you bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooked duck.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in kitchen by dish area is stained.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins used for food storage wet nesting
Food stored on floor. Cooked duck stored in bin on floor in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen have grease build up
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.