SAIGON PHO AND BOBA LLC
233 SW MONTEREY RD, Stuart FL 34994 · 3035578805
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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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. Provided operator with form
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025016003 | Mar 4, 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple parts of cook line food contact surface prep tables, toaster oven soiled with grease and old food debris
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator did not provide stem thermometer at time of inspection
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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Multiple boxes of Food and food products stored in hallway on floor
Stored raw meat not covered in reach in cooler
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed boba tea cup stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed boba tea cup stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed toaster oven and microwave soiled with old food debris at cook line
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees hired more than 60 days ago, per operator. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Water bottles stored on floor of front counter
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at front counter
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength at 0 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up triple sink at 300 ppm quaternary at time of inspection
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 3 small flying insects flying above hand wash sink and ice machine at front counter Observed approximately 5 small flying insects flying around mop sink and coming out of mop sink drain, at back dry storage area observed approximately 5 small flying insects and landing on closed jars of liquid jelly food products at back dry storage area Operator attempted to spray and kill small flying insects
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over washed leafy greens inside reach in cooler at cook line Operator removed
Observed Toaster oven interior soiled with food debris Observed interior salad reach in cooler soiled with old food debris
Jul 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan on counter by ice machine: cooked boba (82F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Advised operator to use time control. Advised operator to place time stamp for remaining 3.75 hours. Time control procedure emailed to operator.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added at mop sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Flan made in house on 5/3 not date marked at walk in cooler. Advised operator to date mark product.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed cooked beef in reduced oxygen packaging at reach in freezer on cook line not marked with date and time. Per operator, reduced oxygen packaging occurs on premises. Per operator, beef is cooked, cooled to 41F and then placed in reduced oxygen packaging and then frozen. Educated operator on reduced oxygen packaging without HACCP Plan.
Mar 4, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Per operator, all food handlers hired more than 60 days ago.
Mar 3, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 3 small flying insects at boba tea reach in cooler flying above uncovered boba tea food product and clean food equipment at front kitchen. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects flying underneath drink equipment station and dump sink cabinet at front kitchen. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects landing on commercially packaged boxes of sauces and single service items at back storage shelf in kitchen. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects flying underneath prep sink and drain pipe, and landing on prep table with clean food equipment at dish pit.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen bread in direct contact with garbage bags inside reach in freezer at cook line.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp not all items commercially packaged inside tall stainless reach in freezer at cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal bowl of lettuce stored inside hand wash sink at cook line, operator removed.
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. Per operator, all food handlers hired more than 60 days ago.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop with no handle inside container of dry rice in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service cups stored on floor of front counter.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitatizing solution stored on floor of cook line and front line.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Kbserved raw egg yolk in mixing bowl stored over limes in walk in cooler. Operator stored items properly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep table next to food equipment and single service items at front counter. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee Personal foods over produce in walk in cooler. Operator stored all items properly.
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over dressing and sauces in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. steak (130F - Hot Holding); chicken teriyaki (127F - Hot Holding); sweet potatoes (127F- Hot Holding); bbq chicken (131F - Hot Holding);. All 15 minutes in front counter steam well. Operator stirred all items. All items and all parts food recovered to above 135F
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. Provided operator with form
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.
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.