PHO VIET NOODLE HOUSE & RESTAURANT
3142 W NEW HAVEN AVE, West Melbourne FL 32904 · 321.837.3737
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 12 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on deep freezer, manager killed.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Vanessa expired.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood filters heavy grease build up
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 2 ceiling tiles in dining room area are stained and in poor repair.
Equipment in poor repair. 3 door cooler waiting on part, no food is stored in unit until repair is completed
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in back of kitchen, sign is under paper towel dispenser
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Employee bathroom
Aug 18, 2026Call Back - Admin. 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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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live small cockroach on gasket of white refrigerator in kitchen on cook line, operator killed 1 live small cockroach in employee bathroom in between oil cardboard
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Vanessa expired.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood filters heavy grease build up
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 2 ceiling tiles in dining room area are stained and in poor repair.
Equipment in poor repair. 3 door cooler waiting on part, no food is stored in unit until repair is completed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in back of kitchen, sign is under paper towel dispenser
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Employee bathroom
Aug 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live small cockroach on gasket of white refrigerator in kitchen on cook line, operator killed 1 live small cockroach in employee bathroom in between oil cardboard
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen dispenser, operator refilled.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Vanessa expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid in spray bottle no label. Operator labeled
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood filters heavy grease build up
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 2 ceiling tiles in dining room area are stained and in poor repair.
Equipment in poor repair. 3 door cooler waiting on part, no food is stored in unit until repair is completed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in back of kitchen, sign is under paper towel dispenser
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of mini black refrigerator front counter has spilled tea, operator had employee clean.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Employee bathroom
Water leaking from AC unit in kitchen, operator states theres an appointment to get it repaired
Feb 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Three door reach in cooler broken not in use requires repair or replacement.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Chest freezer in kitchen has gasket held on with duct tape.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Lighting in kitchen very dim, one section out by rice cookers.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Tile under cook equipment and back shelves soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two wet mops in employee bathroom not stored to dry.
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found observed four flying insects under dish washer shelves.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach when attempting to wash hands and get towel from hand wash sink near triple sink back of kitchen. Fell from paper towel dispenser and ran behind sink. Observed live roach in trash can, operator removed from kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in back of kitchen has no towels.
Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. A few employee training documents have dates that appear to be altered to change year completed and year expired.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Three door reach in cooler broken not in use requires repair or replacement.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Chest freezer in kitchen has gasket held on with duct tape.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Lighting in kitchen very dim, one section out by rice cookers.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Tile under cook equipment and back shelves soiled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs at knee level on cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scope in water at 72f.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink back of kitchen has no sign.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two wet mops in employee bathroom not stored to dry.
Oct 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of tea being dumped in front counter hand sink, stained tea in sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quat test strips available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken curry not date marked when prepared.
Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Several employee training certificates have been altered from date of training to expiration date.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several expired training certifications
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Food processor has blue tape to repair plastic top. Large white deep freezer gasket held with duct tape
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line equipment heavily soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table with rice cooker, table with boba sealer, prep table shelves all have old food debris. Hood filters have grease build up
Oct 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine above prep table and under prep table
Live, 5 small flying insects found around hand sink and boba machine
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw oysters (for personal use) stored above restaurant vegetables in reach in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on deep freezer, manager killed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris build up.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked next to triple sink with cooks crash cart.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of tea being dumped in front counter hand sink, stained tea in sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quat test strips available.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Spray bottle on server cart not labeled
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken curry not date marked when prepared.
Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Several employee training certificates have been altered from date of training to expiration date.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several expired training certifications
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in cardboard box with plastic containers of sauce 4 dead roached in cardboard box with canned goods next to boba tea drink sealer. 10 dead roaches around hot water tank by back door 16 total dead roaches
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Food processor has blue tape to repair plastic top. Large white deep freezer gasket held with duct tape
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 2 cases of Raw oysters for personal use in reach in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line equipment heavily soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table with rice cooker, table with boba sealer, prep table shelves all have old food debris. Hood filters have grease build up
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp in standing water in triple sink thawing.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Operator forgot to put time. 11am to 3 pm. Has 5 minutes 2:55pm then will discard and cook new batch. 3pm to 7pm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer food debris
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary and chlorine
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Stored food not covered. Sugar and spices
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken thighs (45F - Cold Holding), had chicken sitting out to work with it.
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 cream not date marked after opening.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer has food debris on inner side of blade.
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Printed time plan and went over procedures. rice noodles (83F - put on time plan ); (89F - boba put on time plan
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with sanitizer wore off bottle. Relabeled
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large pots on top of ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. White deep freezer, gasket held on with duct tape. Food processor has blue tape holding it together.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven has heavy grease build up
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Can of monster in reach in refrigerator with establishment food
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Items on cart are not labeled..
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Sent operator copy
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking sink by triple sink
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. Sent operator copy
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets reach in cooler and freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Squid being thawed at room temperature in sink. Still frozen. Educated operator Also Shrimp
Jan 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat veggies reach in cooler Raw beef over ready to eat veggies reach in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle red liquid
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using bowls no handle to scoop sugar
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer torn
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scooper in water temped at 81F
Nov 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat veggies reach in cooler Raw beef over ready to eat veggies reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef (68F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (61F - Cold Holding), operator had out on cookline said had out for order, placed back in cooler to rapid chill
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.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Vanessa T Tran expired on 9-12-2023 National Registry of Food Safety Professionals
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/ Vanessa T Tran manager card expired on 9-12-2023, no other manager card available
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle red liquid
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water handle broken on hand sink by triple sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using bowls no handle to scoop sugar
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer torn
Food stored on floor. Soup in bucket stored on floor
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scooper in water temped at 81F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease
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.