Iona, Lee County

PHO FRESH

15271 MCGREGOR BLVD STE 23, Iona, FL 33908

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jul 18, 2025
City
Iona
County
Lee
Status
Closed
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 23862624

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Educated operator on proper concentration. Operator primed sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23862622

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath equipment in kitchen. Educated operator on routine cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning

24-18-4

Detail 23862623

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks at side beverage/wait station. Warning

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 23319843

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Warning

14-31-5

Detail 23319845

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cabbage. Educated operator on using food grade bags/containers. Repeat Violation Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 23319846

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23319842

Intermediate - 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. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23319844

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23319847

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath equipment in kitchen. Warning

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

14-31-5

Detail 23026003

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with precooked meatballs and frozen wontons. Educated operator on using food grade bags/containers. Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 23026004

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom door.

36-34-5

Detail 23026006

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 23026005

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Beverage reach in cooler tracks.

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 22418627

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Warning

14-31-5

Detail 22418625

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw chicken.. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22418624

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over noodles in reach in cooler near back exit. Operator switched eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22418622

Intermediate - 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 written procedures. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22418626

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at beverage/wait station. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 22418628

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked meats and spring rolls not date marked. Educated operator on proper date marking. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22418623

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 22133936

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22133934

Intermediate - 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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 22133935

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked meats not date marked in reach in freezer.

21-07-4

Detail 22133933

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

01B-01-4

Detail 21643886

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of bamboo shoots and one 5lb can of hoisin sauce dented. Operator separated to be returned to distributor. Corrective Action Taken

22-41-4

Detail 21643883

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm.

03A-02-5

Detail 21643884

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts 62F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed container further in cooler and placed lid on top. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 21643888

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Precooked meat.

36-73-4

Detail 21643885

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath cooking equipment. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21643887

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Beverage reach in cooler tracks.

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

41-10-4

Detail 21276415

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Operator removed chemicals. Corrected On-Site

14-14-4

Detail 21276414

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

36-73-4

Detail 21276412

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath reach in cooler near kitchen front entrance and underneath cooking equipment.

21-38-4

Detail 21276413

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

Mar 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 20901503

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. Corrective Action Taken

27-06-4

Detail 20901501

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.

21-07-4

Detail 20901504

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Sanitizer added. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20901502

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container.

Sep 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-04-5

Detail 20554276

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed containers of raw shrimp stored over heads of cabbage in reach in cooler. Containers of raw shrimp switched to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 20554277

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.