PHO SAIGON
11717 N US HWY 301, Oxford FL 34484 · 352-492-9423
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
APR 24
DEC 24
JUN 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 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. Observed : the dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine. The unit was primed, no change.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : the containers of dish wash machine and 3 compartment sink soap are stored over the clean dish side of the dish wash machine drain boards.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the electric meat slicer with dried food debris on the meat plate.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : a to go soup container in the prep area hand wash sink. This was removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed : the Pho thin sliced beef is prepared in such a way(not fully cooked unless requested) that it needs to be identified on the menu. There is a Consumer advisory on the menu below the Pho. The owner will purchase a contrasting color to mark the menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sinks. C-Fold paper towels were added.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed : the sanitizer does not automatically dispense. The owner tried to manually dispense, no indications for chlorine on the test strip.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : a water bottle and drink thermos stored over the cook line reach-in coolers. The drinks were moved to a lower shelf.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : staff milk stored over drinks for guests in the front line reach-in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a purse stored hanging on a dry goods shelf. The purse was moved to the office.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed : the back door has a gap when it is fully closed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed : standing water on the cook line. Staff started the squeegee process to remove.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed : a damp cloth used to stabilize a cutting board.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed : knife block in use in the prep area. The Owner moved the knives to the dish wash machine area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed : the bulk flours and rice do no have label in English and Vietnamese.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : the floor under the ice machine and tables has grease buildup.
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dish machine 0ppm in kitchen area. Operator primed machine and changed chemical bucket. Recheck 50ppm.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment in kitchen Multiple ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust in cook line area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Gaskets on reach in coolers in cook line area
Jun 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half opened 6/7. Employee dated.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef in sink with no running water. Operator starting running cool water over beef.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Female employee touched raw beef then continued to place vegetables on meat and added broth at 135F without washing hands.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee touched face with gloved hands then continued to cook without washing hands and changing gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: case of raw eggs on shelf over zucchini. Manager moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in kitchen and front counter being used to store scrub pads and sanitizer bucket.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in three bulk food containers. Removed one during this inspection.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf in walk in freezer.
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. Male employee drinking from open container near slicer.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins over prep area wet nested. Manager began separating.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In three bulk containers of seasonings handle of scoop touching product. Manager removed all. Also, two pair of tongs on oven door handle. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave. Exterior of food bins containing bulk seasonings soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old date mark labels on top of pitcher lids in kitchen area.
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. Hammer inside bin of onions. Removed during this inspection.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing at room temperature, operator moved to sink and ran cool water.
Feb 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. Employee touched cell phone then grabbed clean utensil in cook line area without hand wash. Discussed with operator.
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.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Operator provided lid
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in 76F water in kitchen area. Operator removed to be washed. Knives stored between wall and prep table in kitchen. Operator removed to be washed. Tongs on oven door handles. Operator removed to be washed.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Wooden knife block
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