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THAI PHO NOW

10262 S US HWY 1, Port St. Lucie FL 34952 · 4794024069

Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6602443
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
MAY 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Went to run dishwasher, operator removed cover and observed about 10 live roaches observed 1 live roach by the hot water heater room.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025028581Mar 26, 2025Apr 17, 2025$800
4--2024011527Feb 21, 2024Mar 28, 2024$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jun 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in freezer
Basic/36-17-5
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Chicken over noodles in freezer and chicken over fish in reach in freezer individually wrapped.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in freezer
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in side walk in freezer
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 27, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in freezer
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Mar 27, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 26, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 22 plus droppings under three bay sink and 4 rodent droppings near hot water heater.
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By hot water heater and by walk in freezer
Basic/36-32-5
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. By three bay sink
Basic/36-01-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in freezer
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelves under the three bay sink
Basic/14-06-4
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over unwashed produce
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in walk in freezer
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over ready to eat ginger dressing
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
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. Educated operator
High priority/09-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Pad thi sauce mold in container. Manager disposed of product
High priority/01B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in cooler
High priority/14-31-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half 50f cold holding, from over night. owner discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cooler used to store ice
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Dead roaches on premises. One dead under dish machine 2 dead next to three bay sink. Manager cleaned area next unannounced per Christal W
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in cooler floor is cracking and breaking up
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above three bay sink needs to be cleaned.
Basic/23-03-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing on counter
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed limes over noodles in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 22, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in freezer, several tiles broken on floor under condenser.
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Feb 22, 2024 · Time Extended
Feb 21, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Went to run dishwasher, operator removed cover and observed about 10 live roaches observed 1 live roach by the hot water heater room.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. One hand sink in kitchen had a whisk stored in it, and the other Handwash sink had a small hose stored in it.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in tempura batter powder.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 9 dead roaches under dishwasher.
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coat hanging on oven door.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in freezer, several tiles broken on floor under condenser.
Basic/36-17-5
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen chicken over carrots manger moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu 48-51f cold holding advised to rapid chill manager placed in walk in 2nd temperature tofu 37f cold holding,
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Both door stopped open by door stop
Basic/32-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In walk in freezer.
Basic/36-11-4
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil and a few bulk item in walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking on hand sink at end of cooks line
Basic/29-11-4

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.