BRADENTON, Manatee County

PHO HOUSE

7240 55 AVE E, BRADENTON, FL 34203

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
3 High Priority
May 7, 2026
City
BRADENTON
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

May 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

12A-20-4

Detail 24562718

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.observed cook washed hands with no soap in 3 compartment sink. Person in charge corrected cook on hand washing procedure. Cook washed hands with soap.. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 24562726

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.observed employee moped floors with gloves on hands and washed gloves in 3 compartment sink . Person in charge had employee remove gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24562721

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed raw garlic in oil (73F - Cold Holding) on food preparation table.Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1.5 hours and placed in walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 24562727

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.observed cook washed hands in 3 compartment sink.Person in charge educated cook on handwashing procedure. Cook washed hands in handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24562725

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed food strainer hanging from stove in side garbage can. Person in charge removed and placed in dishwasher area. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24562720

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

08B-38-4

Detail 24562719

Basic - Food stored on floor.observed in walk-in freezer 2 containers of food stored on floor.Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-02-4

Detail 24562723

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. observed in main kitchen area food dipping strainer in side garbage pail. Person in charge removed and placed in dish washing machine. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24562722

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 24562724

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south end of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-03-4

Detail 24363623

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south end of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: Time Extended

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

11-26-1

Detail 24242404

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.emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24242400

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense pho broth in walk-in cooler.Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 24242402

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.observed multiple tongs on oven door handle. Person in charge placed in soiled dish area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

10-02-4

Detail 24242403

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.observed in main kitchen area food dipping strainer in side garbage pail. Person in charge removed and placed in dish washing machine. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24242399

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

33-16-4

Detail 24242398

Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 24242401

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south end of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 23697627

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm) Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and called for service.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: 000ppm Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23697626

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken and raw beef over beef broth. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed chicken and beef.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken and pork over beef broth ..Person in charge removed raw chicken and raw pork. Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 23697628

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: No test strips. Admin Complaint

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

22-41-4

Detail 23678756

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 in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm) Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and called for service.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23678753

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken and raw beef over beef broth. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed chicken and beef.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23678758

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line fresh garlic in oil (74F - Cold Holding)Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed in walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23678755

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23678754

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 23678757

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south end of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning

Dec 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-03-4

Detail 23439421

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on south end of building. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Time Extended

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 23418805

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 in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge set up 3 compartment sink and called for repair. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23418809

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk-in cooler raw shell eggs over beef broth. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the safe refrigerator storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-02-4

Detail 23418807

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in back kitchen food strainer handing in garbage pail. Person in charge removed from garbage pail and placed in dishwasher area. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23418808

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryer and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 23418806

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on south end of building. Warning

Jun 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

12A-20-4

Detail 22901215

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap in back kitchen area. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Employee washed hands with soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22901214

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed in main kitchen area 1 live roach. Person in charge killed roach and cleaned and sanitized area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22901213

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. Warning