PHO TASTIC
770 S US HWY 1, Vero Beach FL 32962 · 7727787666
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken wings 47-54 cooling overnight in walk in cooler
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (81F - Cold Holding). Operator states he had pulled out chicken and forgot to place back in cooler. Chicken was sitting out for 1 hour, moved to freezer to rapid chill
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge in hand sink
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Walk in cooler condensation dripping into pan
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. throughout kitchen, under equipment and Walk in freezer floors
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Metal Shelves in back prep area. Shelf used to store dishes has old debris
Mar 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken wings 47-54 cooling overnight in walk in cooler
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Chicken wings in walk in cooler
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation in walk in cooler dripping into pan.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cook line equipment
Food stored on floor. Raw Chicken in plastic container being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Advised operator to move
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and food debris around stove
Jan 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken wings 47-54 cooling overnight in walk in cooler
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Chicken wings in walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over bread in reach in cooler. Employee moved bread
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation in walk in cooler dripping into pan.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cook line equipment
Food stored on floor. Raw Chicken in plastic container being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Advised operator to move
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink is not accessible due to storage shelf. Operator states they have not been using mop sink and disposing of water outside
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and food debris around stove
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator for tapioca pearls
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in white rice container. Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under fryers
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor in office
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Boba pearls found at 71f. In service for 2 hours. Educated operator and advised to moved to cooler to rapid chill
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Next to onions in prep area. Operator moved chemicals
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As dump sink evidenced by debris in sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers, equipment and 3CS
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and cooked meats in walk in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler under shelves. Under fryer has grease build up
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 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
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile damaged above walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Large covered pots of broth found in walk in cooler at 55-62°. Manager stated it has been in cooler overnight.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large covered pots of broth found in walk in cooler at 55-62°. Manager stated it has been in cooler overnight.
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Walk in cooler wall
Hood filters soiled with grease. Wire shelves above 3 compartment sink accumulated grease/food debris
Interior of small oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Not inverted above 3 door cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall around microwave oven
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.