PHO GIA VI
1799 N SR 7 STE 12, Margate FL 33063 · 9543661359
Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
MAR 24
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DEC 24
SEP 25
JAN 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 28 points better than where it started.
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 hand out to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024018140 | Mar 4, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed bean sprouts, broccoli, and other food items being kept in direct contact with commercial plastic bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer observed raw beef stored directly over frozen coconut shavings. All food out of original packaging. Operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen flip top; tripe (40-46F - Cold Holding); As per operator foods in unit not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hours. Observed food above fill line. Operator reduced amount in container and voluntarily threw excess away.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by several stacked large buckets. Operator removed from direct path of handwash sink
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee actively engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint
Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw meat stored inside direct contact with ground floor outside of establishment. Operator removed and brought inside
Food stored outside. Observed 2 boxes of raw meat stored outside. Operator brought inside establishment. As per operator, establishment received shipment less than 1 hour ago.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw open beef over ready to eat won tons in reach in freezer. Operator inverted
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored with unwashed produce in stand up cooler. Operator properly separated
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers stored in kitchen hand sink. Operator removed items
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has no chlorine test kit for sanitizer bucket and triple sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and phone stored on kitchen prep table. Operator removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All employees in kitchen working with food not wearing hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn as danby cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen soiled with food debris. Operator began cleaning microwave
Feb 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator in kitchen handling food with no hair restraint
Dec 3, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Raw chicken over cooked noodles in rightflip top cooler. Operator properly seperated 2. Raw beef over ready to eat soup in spartan cooler. Operator properly seperated
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviews big 6 with operator. Provided hand out
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 hand out to operator
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dish area employee hand sink. Operator provided paper towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at kitchen employee hand wash sink. Operator provided soap
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food in white stand up fridge next to sellable food. Operator discarded personal food
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator in kitchen handling food with no hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. Food does not properly latch on left flip top cooler.
Food stored on floor. Container of chicken stored on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in right flip top cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored at right kitchen flip top cooler table. Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator coughed then handled clean kitchen utensils without washing hands. Instructed operator to wash hands. Operator washed hands
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator washed and sanitized.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Printed provided hand out and review with operator
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. Printed and provided hand out to operator. Operator posted
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in kitchen left flip top cooler used as scoop for cooked pork. Operator removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen- Noodle scoop stored in bucket of water less than 135 degrees. Operator cleaned and stored dry
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board in kitchen. Operator stored in solution
Mar 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Plastic portioned bag of raw pork stored over cooked pork skin in reach in freezer. Operator removed the raw pork.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw chicken stored over cooked rice. Operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Countertop reach in cooler; bean sprouts (45F - Cold Holding) Operator stated not prepared or portioned today. We're being in held in cooler for 1 hour; operator applied ice.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cook line; rice noodles rehydrated in water (76F - Ambient Cooling 11:00am/76F - Ambient Cooling 11:50am). Operator stated rice noodles rehydrated 1 hour prior, being held at room temperature, at this rate rice noodles will not reach 41F within 4 hours, added ice.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by triple sink blocked by multiple items in the sink. Operator removed.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink on cook line does not work; no hot/ cold running water. Advised operator sink must be repaired.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided hand soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with degreaser, no label. Operator labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage sitting on cutting board of prep table. Operator removed.
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. At dining room; employee prepping basil sitting at table in customer section of dining room. Discussed with Operator, employee moved to kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of flip top cooler lid soiled with food debris and mold like substance. Advised operator to clean/sanitize.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. At dining room glass door reach in cooler between customer dining tables; uncovered portioned cups of boba/cooked beans stored in unlocked cooler with no signage not intended for customer self service. Advised Operator to lock cooler and post sign on door.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed in-use utensils stored in unclean water at 89°F.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw pork stored over strawberries in freezer. Operator relocate raw pork.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed rice hot held at 92°F in kitchen area. Per operator, rice place at cookline 3 hours prior to the inspection. Advice operator to reheat item to 165°F.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Observed operator wash his hands in 3 compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of soiled residue buildup on cutting board at sandwich station.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked beef and goat meat stored in refrigerator. Per operator, operator items were cooked on 07/09/2023.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with various food items stored on kitchen floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Observed knives stored between 3 compartment sink and wall at dishwashing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on walls throughout dishwashing areas.
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.