PHO LA-VIE
2305 THONOTOSASSA RD, Plant City FL 33563 · 813-707-1671
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2024
JUL 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections trending up, 62 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly in dry storage. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Unused, unprotected place settings left on table with seated customers reused for other customers without cleaning them first. Observed jars with reuseable chop sticks, spoons and forks on tables. Discussed using wrapped utensils or placing them when customer sits down, and washes rinses and sanitizes after guest leaves. Observed spoons on tables that have mouth piece standing up
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 tested at 0ppm. Manager will set up three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize equipment. Air in line
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line Beef broth 131 hot holding, manager turned on heat, re-temp at 145f 10 minutes later
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan of food in back hand sink. Manager femoved
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cardboard box being reused to hold raw beef bones in reach in freezer
Stored food not covered. Observed beef bones not covered in reach in freezer
Unused, unprotected place settings left on table with seated customers reused for other customers without cleaning them first. Observed jars with reuseable chop sticks, spoons and forks on tables. Discussed using wrapped utensils or placing them when customer sits down, and washes rinses and sanitizes after guest leaves. Observed spoons on tables that have mouth piece standing up
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cooked rice in reach in cooler. Manager removed
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager ordered test kit
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cooked meats not dated in reach in coolers
Ceiling tile missing. Where AC Duct is due to repairs needed inside of building.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water at 82f. Manager emptied water and discussed using hot water at 135f.
Stored food not covered. Cooked rice and raw shrimp in reach in coolers not covered
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen drinks thawing in standing water. Manager moved to cooler
May 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed 5 gallon blue Lowe's buckets holding sauces in reach in coolers.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lam Tran
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For rice noodles on cook line
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open drink on prep table. Owner removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on prep table. Employee moved to cutting board. Had employee put phone in pockets and clean and sanitize cutting board
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cook line
Smoking in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed container of water and cigarette butts on floor next to mop sink. Owner got rid of container
Sep 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
No handwashing sign provided at any hand sink used by food employees.
Jul 15, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using cellphone then started grating carrots with out washing hands
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 employee grading carrots, to be used as garnish for ramen bowls with bare hands
Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Observed
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment is currently open and operating operator did not apply for a food service license or go through plan review. No certificate of occupancy available for building.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly in dry storage. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area
Observed employee rinse hands in three compartment sink. Employee dried hands on towel after washing.
Observed no sneeze guard on cook line where customers could contaminate clean dishes and Togo boxes
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink had multiple items stored in it by three compartment sink. Manager removed
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
No plans submitted for new food service establishment. No certificate of occupancy, and no proof of water and sewer for seating inside. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By three compartment sink
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed and posted consumer advisory
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen and dish
Ceiling tile missing.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed exposed concrete on floor in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at any hand sink used by food employees.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed dry storage racks with single service containers and napkins in hallway, where cross contamination from customers can occur
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed 2 wooden tables not sealed by dish and 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.