PHO VIET
1447 MAYPORT RD STE 5, Atlantic Beach FL 32233 · 904-249-8006
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in storage area across from kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 59 Flying insects. 50 flying insects in Server area room across from kitchen with 3 of them landing on manual handle of lime juicer, 2 of them landing on top coffee machine, and 1 of them on the spout of water pitcher. Manager will sanitize all equipment. Observed 4 flying insects in kitchen on cook line near 3 compartment sink. Observed 5 flying insects landing on can drinks stored in open cabinet across from entrance of kitchen.
Mar 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Observed employee with bare hands handling cooked noodles. Manager intervened and spoke to employee. Employee washed hands and placed on gloves.
Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 59 Flying insects. 50 flying insects in Server area room across from kitchen with 3 of them landing on manual handle of lime juicer, 2 of them landing on top coffee machine, and 1 of them on the spout of water pitcher. Manager will sanitize all equipment. Observed 4 flying insects in kitchen on cook line near 3 compartment sink. Observed 5 flying insects landing on can drinks stored in open cabinet across from entrance of kitchen.
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. See stop sale. Observed Pork egg rolls held on TIME As A Public Health Control without time mark. Operator stated pork egg rolls were made at 11am.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee handwashing station on cook line blocked with cutting board and containers. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch. Employee removed watch during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken in prep sink to thaw. Manager ran water slowly for frozen chicken.
Oct 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in small cooler at the end of cook line raw shrimp stored over ready to eat pork. Manager removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler in a bowl on top of container Cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded stated was extra left from previous day.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cutting board stored over employee handwashing station located on cook line blocking access to employee handwashing. Manager removed and stored properly.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee hired more than 60 days without required food 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. Observed establishment without employment health agreement form. Inspector provided employee health agreement form.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed employee hand washing station on cook line without soap. Manager provided hand soap for employee hand sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top of cooler at the end of cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed open case of bottled water on floor near register. Employee removed and stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs hanging on handle of oven located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Employee removed and hung to dry properly.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed towel to cover noodles located on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak in stand alone cooler over ready to eat noodles. Manager removed and stored properly.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked raw shell egg with raw shell eggs in stand alone cooler. See stop sale.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs being stored at room temperature. Employee stated employee brought eggs out about an hour prior to. Manager removed and stored properly.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment using chlorine for sanitation without chemical test strips.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floors behind equipment soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in storage room. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on handle of oven. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in use wiping cloths stored under cutting board. Manager removed and stored properly.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed establishment without choking poster. Inspector provided copy of Choking poster.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed large frozen bag of beef in pan of water in sink. Manager turned water on slowly.
Jan 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat pork in small black cooler located at the end of cook line. Observed raw beef over ready to eat chicken in small black cooler located at the end of cook line. Employee removed and stored all raw items on bottom of cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee hand sink blocked with cutting board and utensils. Employee removed and stored cutting board and utensils properly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under equipment soiled.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in use wet wiping cloth under cutting board in kitchen. Employee removed wiping cloth from cutting board.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed stand alone cooler soiled at bottom of unit.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket located near exit door. Employee removed and stored wet mop.
Jul 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in storage area across from kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat sauces in flip top cooler on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table next to food. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of onions stored on floor of storage area. Employee removed onions and stored properly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops not stored properly to dry. Employee removed and stored mops to dry properly.
Mar 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Spoke to employee regarding handwashing. Employee washed hands properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in standalone cooler, raw chicken over ready to eat foods. Employee removed and stored properly at bottom of unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled in kitchen.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed Duct tape used to repair door handles of stand alone cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep counter in kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled in kitchen and at the end of cook line under 3 compartment sink.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed towel from cutting board.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees handled soiled exterior of equipment then engaged in food prep activity without washing hands. Kitchen Hand wash sink inaccessible due to blocked by append board on sink. Manager intervened.
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. Food prep employee cutting lemons with bare hand contact. Rear wait station. Manager intervened.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Foods covered and in contact with cloths. Noodles. Cooked meats.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand wash sink with large wooden board on sink with numerous foods / utensils on board. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on handles to coolers. Kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors in kitchen. Rear cookline area and Three compartment sink.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Prepped foods under paper towel dispenser. Kitchen. Moved by manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Extremely tight hot and cooed water faucet handles. Barely able to get water to flow.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen meats thawing in kitchen sink. Faucet turned on.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 3 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen
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