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PHO REAL

8102 N DAVIS HWY J, Pensacola FL 32514 · 850-466-3104

Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2706375
Grade history
FEB 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 68 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs at 60f for 30 minutes.
High priority/03A-03-5/Repeat Violation
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment in poor repair. Dishmachine down for repairs at time of inspection due to not sanitizing. Operators have 3 compartment sink quaternary set up for manual warewashing.
Basic/14-11-5
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard under prep table is soiled. Per manager, cardboard has not been replaced for a couple months.
Basic/36-06-4
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine quaternary sanitizer reading 0ppm.
High priority/22-47-4/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Many tiles in kitchen are absorbant and not easily cleanable.
Basic/36-37-5
Mar 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 1, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at 10ppm at time of inspection.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 1, 2024 · Dishmachine awaiting servicing. Time extended to original 7 days. Time Extended
Feb 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 8 high priority.

8 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. See stop sale. Noodles in standing reach-in coolers at 79f for 3 hours.
High priority/03D-01-5
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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at 10ppm at time of inspection.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken removed from original packaging over raw pork in reach-in freezer.
High priority/08A-17-6
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs at 60f for 30 minutes.
High priority/03A-03-5/Repeat Violation
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tofu at 53f more than 4 hours, Noodles in standing reach-in coolers at 79f for 3 hours, At front counter reach-in coolers: Precooked noodles 52f overnight, bean sprouts 49f overnight. Kitchen reach-in cooler: sprouts 49f over 4 hours, cambro of sprouts 60f over 4 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu at 53f more than 4 hours, see stop sale. Raw chicken 50f for 3 hours.
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. See stop sale. At front counter reach-in coolers: Precooked noodles 52f overnight, bean sprouts 49f overnight. Kitchen reach-in cooler: sprouts 49f over 4 hours, cambro of sprouts 60f over 4 hours.
High priority/03D-06-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in rice cooker at 130f for 30 minutes. Operator turned rice cooker back on to reach 165f.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Jan 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs ambient air temperature at 50f in cook line reach in cooler for 3 hours. Manager moved eggs to reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 45f. Shell eggs ambient air temperature at 53f in drink cooler. Manager kept door closed for 45 minutes. Eggs ambient temperature dropped to 47f.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts in plastic container in cook line reach in cooler at 59f for 3 hours. Manager moved sprouts to metal container and to reach in cooler away from cook line.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning

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.