PHO HA TIEN
6139 PARK BLVD N, Pinellas Park FL 33781
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 25 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024053453 | Apr 29, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Steam bun filled pork pos front counter no time mark. 10 am
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Large bag of sugar on dry storage floor.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed beef thawing on floor under machine dishwasher. Employee moved
Food stored on floor. Multiple large parts of the front of dry storage shelf with clean dishes on floor.
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Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken thighs in walk in cooler not covered
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. From soups in reach in freezer in cups. No date employee dated during inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Dated all items during inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored in undrained ice. Bean sprouts in walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Bag of rice on floor near rice cooker
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Deli cooler near cook line left
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single serving dishes on floor other side of deli cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under hand wash sink.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Owner confirmed pad cooking chicken wings observed chicken wings (145F - Cooking) Let me know they do a second cook to chicken wings. Filled out during inspection.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Food stored in undrained ice. Bucket of bean sprouts in walk in cooler. Educated
Food stored on floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee moved
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On front cutting board
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter large bin. During walk through employee put ice on top. bean sprouts (68F - Cold Holding) Educated Moved to walk in freezer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of sugar cane press. Employee discarded
Employee eating while preparing food. During inspection observed employee eating a plum with knife in hand and cutting during inspection. Employee discarded
Food stored in undrained ice. Bean sprouts stored undrained ice. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Sugar can on floor outside of walk in cooler. Employee moved to shelve
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front of house. Employee moved
Stored food not covered. Fried Pork in reach in cooler not covered.. employee covered during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Lowe's and Home Depot buckets used for food storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over unwashed produce in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fermenting bok choy 81f, in 2 -5 gallon buckets in storage room. Item to be discarded by operator
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Short rib 45f, meatball 46f, Rice noodles 81f, cooked shrimp 47f. Fermenting bok choy 81f,
Jul 11, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Container of sprouts prep table @ 1:35pm: Sprouts (60F- Cold Holding) -Operator stored sprouts in ice bath. -Inspectot re-temped sprouts @ 2:30pm: Sprouts (43F- Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Inspector observed employee training for Van Huynh 1/18/2027. Four employees engaging with food during the time of inspection.
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. -Employee hired two weeks ago per operator.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Stand alone fridges in kitchen area hand,es soiled with food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -On reach in deli cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in deli coolers on cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Old labeled on clean containers stored on rack near three compartment sink.
Apr 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -In use utensils in 60F standing water on cook line. Operator removed utensils from water.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Being used to stored cooked noodles inside walk in cooler.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -Nonfood-Grade containers being used to store food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat foods inside reach in fridge in kitchen area. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf of unit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Container of sprouts prep table @ 1:35pm: Sprouts (60F- Cold Holding) -Operator stored sprouts in ice bath. -Inspectot re-temped sprouts @ 2:30pm: Sprouts (43F- Cold Holding)
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. -Inspector provided printed copy of vomiting or diarrheal event form at the time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Inspector observed employee training for Van Huynh 1/18/2027. Four employees engaging with food during the time of inspection.
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. -Employee hired two weeks ago per operator.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -Inspector provided printed copy of consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal foods.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Two unlabeled chemical spray bottle on push cart near front counter area. Employee labeled bottles as cleaning solution.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Stand alone fridges in kitchen area hand,es soiled with food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -On reach in deli cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee purse stored on box of oil near rice cookers in kitchen area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. -Five gallon buckets of beef broth stored on the floor inside walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in deli coolers on cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Old labeled on clean containers stored on rack near three compartment sink.
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored inside reach in cooler. Operator moved medicine.
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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0 PPM.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood grade bags being used to cover cooked noodles inside reach in cooler and for storing frozen foods inside walk in cooler.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non food grade containers and 5 gallon buckets in use storing food.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Raw egg shells over ready foods in walk in cooler.
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.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking throughout kitchen.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled equipment door handles on reach in coolers and reach in fridges on cook line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired 2/13/2023.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone above reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean dishes wet nesting on dish rack near three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Oil on cook line, broth stored on 5 gallon buckets inside walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handles on kitchen line.operator moved tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 85 F water. Operator dumped water and changed utensils to empty container.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave ceiling interior on cook line soiled with food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dishes on dish rack near three compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Exterior fan not covered. 16 mesh should be used to cover.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw meat in a bag thawing inside 5 gallon bucket on floor near three compartment sink.
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