PHO HA NOI
3550 SW 34 ST STE D, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.373.2098
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed: a live roach on the wall by the back door. This was eradicated by Trang.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021016843 | Mar 24, 2021 | Jun 24, 2021 | $400 |
| 5--2017049046 | Oct 5, 2017 | Jan 17, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food scraps in front hand wash sink.
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. One employee with no signed Food Employee Reporting Agreement available.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee removed.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection report not available.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in front reach-in cooler.
Jan 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed : Plastic bowl with lemon slices stored in drink ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : sprouts at 54°. These had been restocked during lunch, no ice added after 1:30. Ice was added.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the inner door frame for the ice maker is soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed : there is a posted Consumer Advisory, however, the menu for the Pho states medium cooked beef, but there is no reminder/disclosure of the added risks to the consumer from the not fully cooked animal products.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed : Tam Nguyen excited 9-10-2025.
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 : 1 expired SafeStaff.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed : the last inspection was not available for review.
Open dumpster lid. Observed : 2 dumpster lids open at the communal dumpster area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed : the bulk seasonings containers lack having both English and Vietnamese labeling.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the fire extinguisher by the front door indicates it is not fully charges.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed: the license expired on 6-1-2025.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0 ppm for quaternary amonia in the in use 3 compartment sink. Quaternary amonia was added until 250 ppm was achieved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: bean sprouts in 68° water. ICe was added until it reached 41°.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pitcher in the cook line hand wash sink. ALSO, a bowl with employee food in the kitchen hand wash sink. Both sinks were cleared.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: multiple coffee/drinks on the prep tables in the kitchen.
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed: the door to the upstairs private area was open upon arrival. The door was closed.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed: the last inspection was not available for review.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area around the mop sink has an accumulation of soil.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink drains slow. Debris was removed. ALSO, the mop sink had an accumulation of debris at the drain. The debris was removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed: a clear liquid in a squeeze bottle. Vinegar name was added.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the Fire extinguisher near the front door is in the red zone.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed: cook staff chopping vegetables, for storage in a reach-in cooler, no gloves. Hands were washed and gloves were added.
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 2 expired certificates.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed: a bowl lacking a handle in the bulk dry rice bag.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: employee drink on the sprout prep table.
Food stored on floor. Observed bulk carrots stored on the floor by the dry good racks.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed: damp cloths under 2 cutting boards.
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed: the door leading to the personal space upstairs was left open. This was then closed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed: lack of a sign in the men,s restroom.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed: the fire extinguisher by the front door is in the red zone.
Jul 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed: 0 ppm for quaternary amonia in the in use 3 compartment sink. Quaternary amonia was added to 200 ppm.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed: a live roach on the wall by the back door. This was eradicated by Trang.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: sprouts in the kitchen at 45. The water was reduced and ice added, reaching 41° in 6 minutes.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a carving fork in the front kitchen hand wash sink.
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 2 expired current employee certificates.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: only 2 expired licenses were available for review.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed: 4 dead roaches on the floor by the back door.
Mar 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: raw shrimp stored over ice cream in the back hallway reach-in freezer/reach-in cooler. The ice cream was moved to an upper door shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: a pan of rice noodles in the mid kitchen hand wash sink. The pan was removed.
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. Observed: all certifications shown expired on 1-01-2024. The new books are on hand.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: lack of signage for the glass double door reach-in cooler in the kitchen. The right half has employee only food in it, the left half is for guest food. A sign was hand written and posted.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed: over the counter throat spray stored in the 2 door glass reach-in cooler, over food for guests. The spray was moved below.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0 ppm. Fresh water and solution was made, 250 ppm.
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. Observed: a time mark for the spouts was missing. An adjusted time mark was given.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed: chlorine test strips, when quaternary amonia sanitizer is in use.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: personal food stored over guest food in the glass door reach-in cooler. Items were being moved to the bottom shelf.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed: a wet cloth used under a cutting board on the cook line.
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed the door to the upstairs personal area lacks a self closer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed: frozen ground beef on a lower prep table shelf. (31F)These were put in a pan and submerged under running water.
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