Pinellas Park, Pinellas County

PHO HA TIEN

6139 PARK BLVD N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 Intermediate
Jan 27, 2026
City
Pinellas Park
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

02C-04-5

Detail 24327255

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. From soups in reach in freezer in cups. No date employee dated during inspection Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24327260

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Dated all items during inspection Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24327261

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

08B-31-4

Detail 24327257

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Bean sprouts in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24327256

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice on floor near rice cooker Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 24327258

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Deli cooler near cook line left

25-05-4

Detail 24327254

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single serving dishes on floor other side of deli cooler.

21-38-4

Detail 24327259

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under hand wash sink.

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03C-89-4

Detail 23994632

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Owner confirmed pad cooking chicken wings observed chicken wings (145F - Cooking) Let me know they do a second cook to chicken wings. Filled out during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-03-4

Detail 23994633

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

08B-31-4

Detail 23994634

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Bucket of bean sprouts in walk in cooler. Educated Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23994629

Basic - Food stored on floor.

10-08-5

Detail 23994631

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23994630

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On front cutting board

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 23537238

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter large bin. During walk through employee put ice on top. bean sprouts (68F - Cold Holding) Educated Moved to walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23537239

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of sugar cane press. Employee discarded Corrected On-Site

12B-01-4

Detail 23537244

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. During inspection observed employee eating a plum with knife in hand and cutting during inspection. Employee discarded Corrected On-Site

08B-31-4

Detail 23537237

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Bean sprouts stored undrained ice. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23537243

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar can on floor outside of walk in cooler. Employee moved to shelve Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 23537242

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front of house. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23537240

Basic - Stored food not covered. Fried Pork in reach in cooler not covered.. employee covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23537241

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Total: 4

14-15-4

Detail 23153636

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Lowe's and Home Depot buckets used for food storage. Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 23153635

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 23153634

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fermenting bok choy 81f, in 2 -5 gallon buckets in storage room. Item to be discarded by operator

03A-02-5

Detail 23153633

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Short rib 45f, meatball 46f, Rice noodles 81f, cooked shrimp 47f. Fermenting bok choy 81f, Repeat Violation

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 22969594

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Container of sprouts prep table @ 1:35pm: Sprouts (60F- Cold Holding) -Operator stored sprouts in ice bath. -Inspectot re-temped sprouts @ 2:30pm: Sprouts (43F- Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: Container of sprouts stored on prep table at kitchen enterance @ 1:18pm: Sprouts (61F- Cold Holding) Operator ice sprouts and moved container into walk in cooler. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22969587

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22969588

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -Inspector observed employee training for Van Huynh 1/18/2027. Four employees engaging with food during the time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: No proof of employee training observed during time of callback inspection. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22969595

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -Employee hired two weeks ago per operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 22969592

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: No proof of employee training provided at the time of callback inspection. Admin Complaint

16-21-4

Detail 22969591

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 22969593

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Stand alone fridges in kitchen area hand,es soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22969589

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -On reach in deli cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22969586

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in deli coolers on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 22969590

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Old labeled on clean containers stored on rack near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: Time Extended

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 7Basic: 8Total: 20

10-05-5

Detail 22839150

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -In use utensils in 60F standing water on cook line. Operator removed utensils from water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-31-5

Detail 22839152

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Being used to stored cooked noodles inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-15-4

Detail 22839156

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -Nonfood-Grade containers being used to store food. Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 22839147

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat foods inside reach in fridge in kitchen area. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf of unit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 22839158

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Container of sprouts prep table @ 1:35pm: Sprouts (60F- Cold Holding) -Operator stored sprouts in ice bath. -Inspectot re-temped sprouts @ 2:30pm: Sprouts (43F- Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22839153

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. -Inspector provided printed copy of vomiting or diarrheal event form at the time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22839154

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained.

53B-01-5

Detail 22839160

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. -Inspector observed employee training for Van Huynh 1/18/2027. Four employees engaging with food during the time of inspection.

11-26-1

Detail 22839148

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. -Employee hired two weeks ago per operator.

53B-13-5

Detail 22839145

Intermediate - 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.

02B-02-5

Detail 22839157

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -Inspector provided printed copy of consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal foods. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 22839164

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Two unlabeled chemical spray bottle on push cart near front counter area. Employee labeled bottles as cleaning solution. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22839159

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 22839151

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Stand alone fridges in kitchen area hand,es soiled with food debris.

14-09-4

Detail 22839161

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -On reach in deli cooler.

40-06-5

Detail 22839155

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee purse stored on box of oil near rice cookers in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22839162

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22839149

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Five gallon buckets of beef broth stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22839163

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in deli coolers on cook line.

16-46-4

Detail 22839146

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Old labeled on clean containers stored on rack near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 15Total: 23

41-07-4

Detail 22549599

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored inside reach in cooler. Operator moved medicine. Corrected On-Site

22-41-4

Detail 22549598

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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0 PPM.

14-31-5

Detail 22549595

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood grade bags being used to cover cooked noodles inside reach in cooler and for storing frozen foods inside walk in cooler.

14-15-4

Detail 22549597

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non food grade containers and 5 gallon buckets in use storing food.

08A-02-6

Detail 22549593

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Raw egg shells over ready foods in walk in cooler.

11-27-4

Detail 22549610

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. Corrective Action Taken

53B-01-5

Detail 22549612

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 22549609

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking throughout kitchen.

16-21-4

Detail 22549611

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

23-24-4

Detail 22549596

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled equipment door handles on reach in coolers and reach in fridges on cook line.

50-09-4

Detail 22549614

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired 2/13/2023.

40-06-5

Detail 22549608

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone above reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved phone. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22549606

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean dishes wet nesting on dish rack near three compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 22549592

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on cook line, broth stored on 5 gallon buckets inside walk in cooler.

10-20-4

Detail 22549602

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handles on kitchen line.operator moved tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22549613

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 85 F water. Operator dumped water and changed utensils to empty container.

22-08-4

Detail 22549594

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave ceiling interior on cook line soiled with food debris.

51-13-4

Detail 22549607

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Corrective Action Taken

29-27-4

Detail 22549603

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.

16-46-4

Detail 22549601

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dishes on dish rack near three compartment sink.

33-16-4

Detail 22549600

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

35B-04-4

Detail 22549605

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Exterior fan not covered. 16 mesh should be used to cover.

06-01-5

Detail 22549604

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw meat in a bag thawing inside 5 gallon bucket on floor near three compartment sink.

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-02-6

Detail 21646196

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp portioned over ready to eat items in reach in freezer. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21646195

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21646203

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21646201

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21646202

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

14-09-4

Detail 21646205

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21646206

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cook line Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21646200

Basic - Food stored on floor. Beef and broth. Both moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-08-5

Detail 21646204

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21646197

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21646199

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodle baskets and rice scoop in water 69-75 degrees Fahrenheit Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21646198

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Room temperature, items still frozen, operator educated on proper thawing. Warning

Mar 23, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 20950294

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat produce. Chicken was moved. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20950301

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts, operator iced sprouts, sprouts 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20950296

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining at cook line.

31B-02-4

Detail 20950299

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Replaced by employee. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20950298

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in freezer not dated, cooked spring rolls not dated.

14-09-4

Detail 20950295

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

08B-38-4

Detail 20950297

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of ginger. Ginger was moved. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20950300

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in rice.