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PHO TO LUV

1388 W INTL SPEEDWAY BLVD STE 110, Daytona Beach FL 32114 · 386-675-6009

Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7407237
Grade history
SEP 23
FEB 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on floor next to prep table
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2026043197Apr 27, 2026Jul 22, 2026$360

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Apr 27, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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. -observed 1 card(half of card no date on card)
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 23, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 27, 2026 · Admin Complaint
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 23, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 23, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. -observed 1 card(half of card no date on card)
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 20, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Beef cooling 57f -60f manager made yesterday more than 6 hours,manager discarded
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Beef /pork 47- 57f made last night approximately 12 hours ago Beef broth 61f made last night approximately 12 hours ago Chicken broth 47f made 2 days ago Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Admin Complaint
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. -observed 1 card(half of card no date on card)
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Beef cooling 57f -60f manager made yesterday more than 6 hours,manager discarded
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee grabbed sprout and herbs with bare hands, manager corrected employee
High priority/09-01-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken 49f placing in freezer
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -sprouts less than 4 hours
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispenser soiled at drink staiton
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/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. -observed 1 card(half of card no date on card)
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand sink in bathroom
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -rice,msg
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
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. -drink on storage shelf
Basic/12B-12-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on shelf with food
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -chicken at room temperature, employee placed in cooler
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Aug 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. -observed 1 card
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 15, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 7 high priority.

7 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beef broth 44 f made 8/12 not cooled to 41f or below in 6 hours
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -to go bags
High priority/14-31-5/Warning
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -approximately 50 ppm
High priority/22-43-4/Warning
Raw animal food pork stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
High priority/08A-02-6/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-24-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -red cabbage 70f,sprouts 73f less than 2 hours placed in cooler. -noodles 50 f less than four hours placed in cooler -beef broth 52f less than 4 hours
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. -combination rice plate -grilled pork chop with egg -Grilled shrimp with egg -grilled chicken with egg -eye round steak
Intermediate/02B-04-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/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. -observed 1 training certificate
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. -observed 1 card
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. -pork and beef
Intermediate/02C-08-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -rice
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Employee eating while preparing food.
Basic/12B-01-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. -next oven
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -freezer on cookline
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stored food not covered. -white freezer
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -beef tendon in standing water -beef tendon at room temperature
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -spray bottle of water
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -Combination Rice plates -Grilled Pork chop with Egg -grilled shrimp with egg
Intermediate/02B-01-5
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -provided
Intermediate/02B-02-5
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -by reach in cooler and across from 3 compartment sink
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -next to soda station
Intermediate/27-16-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Feb 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.

0 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Mop stored in sink by 3 compartment sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by three compartment sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/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
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gasket soiled on walk in cooler and reach in freezer -hood soiled with grease
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of lids on floor
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall soiled behind 3 compartment sink
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Sep 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filter and hood soiled with grease -gasket soiled on reach in freezer -around side nozzles soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 7, 2023 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall soiled behind 3 compartment
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 7, 2023 · Time Extended
Sep 6, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over ready to eat food in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on floor next to prep table
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Sliced cheese and sour cream 46f to 50f less than 4 hours
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottles stored hanging on shelf above slicers
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -co of tank in front of handsink across from 3 compartment sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. -7 dead roaches on floor by fryer missing in with grease -4 dead roaches on floor next small prep table -approximately 15 dead roaches on glue tray next to small prep table. Per manager pest has been here twice and is coming again -1 dead roach next to FWE.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filter and hood soiled with grease -gasket soiled on reach in freezer -around side nozzles soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -condiments
Basic/25-02-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall soiled behind 3 compartment
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled with grease under fryer -floor soiled under smoker -floor soiled under 3 compartment sink
Basic/36-10-4/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.