PHO KIEN GIANG
8730 49 ST N UNIT 13, Pinellas Park FL 33782
Last inspected Feb 11, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUL 23
JAN 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
— STEADY
4 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen area
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021003313 | Oct 6, 2020 | Mar 17, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grill grates soiled Fryer baskets soiled Stained cutting boards
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Cooler gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Feb 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over rice noodles in reach in refrigerator Raw beef over produce in cooler in storage room
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Per operator, wastewater backing up through floor drain in rear of kitchen if front of dish machine. Floor drain backs up when dish machine runs. Staff actively cleaning area and plumber has already been contacted for repairs. Area was blocked off to prevent staff from walking through area. Triple sink was set up for ware washing until repairs are completed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grill grates soiled Fryer baskets soiled Stained cutting boards
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at front counter, used as dump sink
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at front counter
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar and canned goods on floor in storage room, moved to shelves
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Cooler gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter, 200ppm, staff diluted, 100ppm
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple raw and cooked items in to go bags in freezers
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over tomatoes, order corrected
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler at front counter: bean sprouts (50F - Cold Holding), discussed time/temperature control for safety foods in cooler that is being opened frequently
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at front counter, used as dump sink
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over dry storage and front counter
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine lines disconnected from pump, operator reconnected lines and primed system
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Eye glasses on clean plates, removed
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in kitchen with doors that won't properly shut
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple raw and prepared food items in freezers
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking hand sink in kitchen
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen used as dump sink, food debris present
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. Multiple prepared items in freezers not dated
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insects in UV trap near rear kitchen door
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers in kitchen
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over dry storage
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups next to ice machine
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets Produce cooler doors in kitchen hood closed by chemical bucket
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Produce cooler in kitchen
Stored food not covered. Shrimp in chest freezer, covered
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen area
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw and prepared foods in reach in coolers/freezers
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line. Grill surface with accumulation of grease
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. Multiple items frozen with no date markings
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.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. UV traps in kitchen and near servers station with accumulation of dead insects
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep tables.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on shelves on prep line.
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler gaskets torn
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen and storage room
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to hand sink in kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored under microwaves on prep tables
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On prep tables
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Accumulation of grease on hood filters.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw squid thawing in standing water, process corrected
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line
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.