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PHO LOC THO

11262 BOYETTE RD, Riverview FL 33569 · 813576163

Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918239
Grade history
OCT 23
AUG 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2020057573Dec 9, 2020Jan 22, 2021$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts 47 F in bar reach in cooler, Rice 45 F in kitchen reach in cooler. Employee placed on ice and moved to a different cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee bathroom door replaced at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink temped 81 F, ran approximately 2 minutes.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Show the remaining 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in standing water temped 93 F.
Basic/10-07-4
The state's own report →
Nov 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed prepared vegetables in plastic Togo style bags in reach in cooler at time of inspection.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cut brussel sprouts in reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food in reach in coolers not labeled at time of inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine interior on left side bar area
Basic/22-20-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets are soiled at time of inspection.
Basic/23-03-4
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over prepped vegetables in prep room cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by rice cooker and stool. Operator moved rice during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cooks line at time of inspection.
Basic/29-49-6
Aug 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 6, 2024 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 6, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 6, 2024 · Time Extended
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls not inverted in dry storage room.
Basic/24-05-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 6, 2024 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 6, 2024 · Time Extended
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 6, 2024 · Time Extended
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tools over seasonings in dry storage.
Basic/42-03-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 6, 2024 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar not labeled at bar.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 6, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over tofu in rice.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 46 F, Rice 48- rice 48 F, pork 48 F- retemp 48 F, Cut tomatoes 50 F, cut leafy greens 50 F- retemp 43 F in reach in coolers on cook line. Operator began placing items on ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
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. Due 9/30/2024.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, tofu and and other items in reach in cooler not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls not inverted in dry storage room.
Basic/24-05-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while cooking food.
Basic/12B-01-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag on shelf above cups.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking food with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4/Warning
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tools over seasonings in dry storage.
Basic/42-03-5/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar not labeled at bar.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked in reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chlorine bucket next to noodles.
High priority/41-10-4
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in reach in cooler not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls not inverted in dry storage.
Basic/24-05-4/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/40-06-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in reach in coolers throughout kitchen.
Basic/12B-13-4/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed sprouts over cooked chicken in reach in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4

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.