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PHO HOUSE CAFE

7870 US HWY 19 N, Pinellas Park FL 33781 · 727-623-5910

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 2 visits since March 2026

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6218848
Grade history
MAR 26
JUL 26
Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts on prep counter 78 degrees. Moved to glass reach cooler. Retemp 43 cold holding
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

2 visits, newest first

Jul 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher attendant wash and then rinse the dishes and then start to put them away educated about how to use the three compartment sink correctly in correct order. Educated sent email to owner - DBPR Form HR 5025-010
High priority/22-45-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bowl in front counter bean sprouts (75F - Cold Holding) employee added ice In bowl back prep table retention 72 degrees cooked wet thin white noodles (80F - Cold Holding) Employee added ice. 74 degrees spoke about time as a public health control.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand thing blocked your three compartment sink with blue strainer used for bean sprouts. Employee moved
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washing dishes, front counter.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Yellow wiping cloth top of vegetables near bean.Sprouts
Basic/21-05-5
Food stored in undrained ice. Beans, sprouts front counter, stored in water, employee removed water.
Basic/08B-31-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dish attendant take dirty dishes to three compartment sink wash and rinse dishes. No sanitizer used for dishes. Educated - had establishment rewash dishes.
High priority/22-45-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs in walk in cooler over unwashed green onions in walk in cooler. Employee moved
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts on prep counter 78 degrees. Moved to glass reach cooler. Retemp 43 cold holding
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing dishes in front hand wash sink. Educated employee.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored in undrained ice. Bean sprouts stored in water on counter. Employee moved
Basic/08B-31-4/Corrected On-Site

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.