PHO CITY
5326 34 ST W, Bradenton FL 34210 · 941-755-3568
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed the operator a plan.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container being used to scoop rice. Operator removed container. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed beverage on food preparation table on the front line. Operator removed beverage. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food on the floor in the walk-freezer. Operator was in the process of moving the food off the floor. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry. Priority: Basic
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef on a container of parsley in walk-in cooler on shelf. Operator removed beef and placed with other beef products. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork at 47F and chicken at 48F. Operator stated they had the 2 door flip top open for lunch. Operator put ice on products to bring down temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle in hand wash sink in kitchen by the back door. Operator removed bottle Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a bottle of water on cutting board at front counter. Operator removed bottled water and cleaned and sanitized cutting board. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed 2 bus tubs on the floor in walk-in cooler.cooler. Operator moved bus tubs off the floor. Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on 3 door reach-in cooler on cook line with black mold like substance. Priority: Basic
Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single serve cups on the floor in kitchen near mop sink. Operator moved cups off the floor. Priority: Basic
Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single serve cups on the floor in kitchen near mop sink. Operator moved cups off the floor. Priority: Basic
Observed: 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. Observed a drill charger on back counter in front area next to sauces. Operator removed charger. Priority: Basic
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables in the walk in cooler. Operator removed it.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored on top of sauce containers in the walk in cooler. Operator removed them.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of sanitizer wipes stored on a box on wine bottles in the back area. Operator removed the container.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl left in the container of sugar as a scoop. Operator removed the bowl.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored with food in the kitchen. Operator removed them.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Observed: 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.observed no vomit clean up procedure. Emailed copy of vomit clean up to operator. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof that employees are informed of their responsibility to report information about health to person in charge. Emailed copy to operator. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed time stamp on sushi rice without a written plan. Emailed copies to operator. Priority: Intermediat
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed blow being used to dispense sugar. Operator removed bowl. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on food pre surface in kitchen next to dish machine. Operator removed beverages. Priority: Basic
Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Emailed copy to operator. Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter with excess grease and soil. Priority: Basic
Observed: Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed exterior screen door from kitchen not sealed when closed. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Priority: Basic
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken, beef, and shrimp stored over unwashed vegetables in the walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked noodle in the walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the cook line: Rice (96F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been there since yesterday. Advised operator to dispose of food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Rice (96F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been there since yesterday. Advised operator to dispose of food.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed no time mark for their sushi rice. Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs and marked it appropriately.
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed the operator a plan.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the waiter station hand wash sink used to store a bucket. Operator removed the bucket.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and emailed him more.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan. Went over time as a public health control and emailed the plans to the operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled spray bottles containing chemicals in the kitchen. Operator labeled the bottles.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in a container of rice.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots and a clean meat slicer stored with chemical cleaners.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on food prep areas in the establishment.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple personal items stored above or next to food in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of baking powered and soy sauce stored on the floor of the kitchen and walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a rice scoop in 71F water on the cook line. Operator removed scoop.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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