PHO TAMPA
230 E BEARSS AVE, Tampa FL 33613 · 8139791464
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
JAN 24
AUG 24
SEP 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. 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. Operator has in email. Not posted
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023003087 | Dec 13, 2022 | Feb 10, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance build up in the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several water stained ceiling tiles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the kitchen on prep tables.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the handles to several reach in coolers being soiled with food debris.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cart being stored in front of handwashing sink near the dishwasher. Employee moved.
No paper towels, soap or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the handwashing sink near kitchen entrance. No paper towel provided at handwashing sink near dish machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the handles to the microwaves being soiled with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the dining area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license on display.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers on/near the cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven doors.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Oct 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed freezers 1-6 with food debris on the bottom and around the door.
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Observed debris around the garbage.
Aug 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands in between. Discussed proper hand washing with employee.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bags used to store meats in the freezer and to store dry noodles
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed no food-grade containers being used to store dry food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over broth. Manager corrected storage and placed beef on the bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tapioca pearls temping at 70F degrees and bean sprouts at 49F degrees. Manager stated that they throw out both items after 4 hours. Discussed and emailed time as a public health control with manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed freezers 1-6 with food debris on the bottom and around the door.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a chair blocking the hand wash sink. Manager removed chair
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of training.
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 proof of training.
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 proof of employee health agreement.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed 1 pan of cooked chicken and 1 pan of cooked beef in the reach in cooler in prep area with no date marking.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed utensils stored right side up. Manger corrected storage to handles up.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed an expired license being displayed but the license is up to date.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 85 F manager corrected and emptied container.
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Observed debris around the garbage.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed meat bone stored in freezer without any wrapping or protection.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet cloths being used on prep tables with no sanitizer bucket.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored over prep table. operator moved the medicine to cash station.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Several freezers and reachin coolers are storing cut meats and another foods in to go bags. operator has food bags and started to replaced bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cooked noodles. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 56F in expo area. Operator iced down sprouts.
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. Operator has in email. Not posted
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chair in front of handwashing sink, empty soap bottle in sink. operator moved chair and replaced soap.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front cookline. Operator replaced soap.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using pint containers without handle in bulk rice. Operator removed container.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior microwaves on cookline.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of all microwaves
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
No hot running water at mop sink.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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 has been repaired and chlorine is at 100 ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Dumplings temperature 47Fat 2:45pm. Dumplings placed in cooler at 10am. Owner discarded product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dumplings at 47 degrees F.
Food stored on floor. Observed soy bean oil and soy sauce stored on floor. Owner placed items on shelf at least 6 inches above the floor.
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.