Seminole, Pinellas County

PHOLICIOUS

7839 113 ST STE D, Seminole, FL 33772

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
2 High Priority
Jan 20, 2026
City
Seminole
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 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

12A-16-4

Detail 24312860

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen and put on gloves without washing hands prior to preparing food

41-10-4

Detail 24312867

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfectant spray can next to clean equipment on triple sink drain boards

31A-09-4

Detail 24312861

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bin containing soiled equipment on top of hand sink in kitchen, removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 24312864

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. One employee with no proof of training

23-24-4

Detail 24312865

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Deli cooler

14-09-4

Detail 24312862

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

08B-31-4

Detail 24312868

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp in undrained ice in deli cooler

10-08-5

Detail 24312869

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine at front counter Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 24312858

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 handle in sugar bin

22-08-4

Detail 24312859

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven soiled Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24312866

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Boba packaging machine at counter soiled

45-04-4

Detail 24312863

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Pot of grease on top of induction burner in kitchen, used to fry spring rolls, with no hood system Repeat Violation

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 10

35A-02-7

Detail 23940123

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in kitchen, not landing on food contact surfaces

41-27-4

Detail 23940116

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quat sanitizer bucket 600+ ppm, manager diluted to 200ppm Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 23940125

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manger with no proof of training (Danny T.), owner it's valid CFM

22-02-4

Detail 23940121

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards in kitchen

31A-09-4

Detail 23940115

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Meat slicer on cart blocking hand sink in kitchen

31B-05-4

Detail 23940118

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at front counter hand sink not operating

21-23-4

Detail 23940119

Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Sponges used for cleaning at triple sink Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 23940122

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine, removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23940120

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven soiled

25-06-4

Detail 23940117

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic utensils in front counter not inverted

45-04-4

Detail 23940124

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Pot of oil on induction burner, used for frying spring rolls, with no hood system

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-02-6

Detail 23498079

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw beef over cooked shrimp in reach in freezer

22-38-5

Detail 23498080

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment acquired approved Quat sanitizer from neighboring business Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23498084

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

21-23-4

Detail 23498082

Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Used sponges at triple sink

08B-38-4

Detail 23498083

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar on floor in kitchen

10-08-5

Detail 23498081

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter, removed Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 23498078

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic utensils at front counter not inverted

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 22987909

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread in to go bags in freezer

31A-09-4

Detail 22987905

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by chest freezer Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22987908

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter, replaced Corrected On-Site

43-08-4

Detail 22987906

Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Employee has daughter (under ten years old) sitting behind front counter in an area where food is stored and prepared.

50-09-4

Detail 22987911

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

10-08-5

Detail 22987910

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22987907

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 handle in sugar bin, removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22987903

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven soiled

21-08-4

Detail 22987904

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 400+ ppm, corrected 200ppm Corrected On-Site

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

03B-01-6

Detail 22581611

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef broth (92F - Hot Holding) in kitchen, staff began reheating on induction burner Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22581609

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by chest freezer

31B-02-4

Detail 22581606

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks, replaced

53B-13-5

Detail 22581607

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. One employee without proof of training

40-06-5

Detail 22581605

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelf next to microwave

13-02-4

Detail 22581610

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee with hair in loose ponytail

10-08-5

Detail 22581612

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22581604

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 handle in sugar bin

22-08-4

Detail 22581608

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 22155873

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Ibuprofen on shelf above food storage at entrance to kitchen, removed

29-42-4

Detail 22155878

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22155879

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Vegetable broth prepared on 7/25, date added Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22155876

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents soiled above kitchen

13-03-4

Detail 22155872

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee with hair in loose bun Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22155875

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of onions on floor in kitchen, moved to shelf Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 22155880

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Placement corrected in ice machine Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22155874

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 handle in dry creamer, placement corrected. Scoop handle in sugar bin, removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22155877

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Repeat Violation

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 11

22-48-5

Detail 21806711

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Chlorine sanitizer does not say approved for food contact surfaces, employee acquired approved chlorine sanitizer from neighboring restaurant during inspection Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 21806705

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked food in to go bags in reach in freezer Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 21806706

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21806713

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bowl lid in hand sink behind front counter

02B-02-5

Detail 21806710

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Business does verify raw beef is fully cooked prior to service, provided business with consumer advisory and hung during inspection Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21806703

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bean sprouts washed and individually packaged over 24hrs with no date, cooked chicken (frozen then thawed) no date, operator corrected during inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21806707

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee preparing food with hair in loose bun, put on hair net during inspection Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 21806704

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine behind front counter, operator corrected placement Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 21806712

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 handle in dry creamer bin on counter, operator corrected placement Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21806709

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of food debris in toaster oven

23-03-4

Detail 21806708

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of food debris on boba sealing machine

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 12

14-31-5

Detail 21336379

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food in reach in freezer stored in grocery bags.

08A-08-5

Detail 21336383

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw beef in same bin with frozen french fries in reach in freezer. Discussed proper procedures for storing food. Employee rearranged Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 21336382

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

31A-09-4

Detail 21336380

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at service counter and in rear kitchen blocked

05-08-4

Detail 21336385

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

02C-02-5

Detail 21336376

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk tea in reach in cooler on service counter not date marked, prepared on 9/6/22 Tofu in rear reach in cooler not date marked, prepared on 9/6/22. Advised tofu is cooked, cooled then frozen. Instructed staff on proper date marking procedures Multiple items in tall double door reach in coolers with no date marks.

14-01-5

Detail 21336381

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service container with no handle in ice machine at service counter

13-03-4

Detail 21336377

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee engaging in food prep with no hair restraint, hair in low bun. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21336374

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of Diet Coke stored on floor behind service counter

10-08-5

Detail 21336384

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine on service counter

10-06-5

Detail 21336378

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoons for boba pearls in reach in cooler stored in container with handle touching food.

02D-01-5

Detail 21336373

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers under microwave not labeled.

45-04-4

Detail 21336375

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Pot with fry oil on induction burner in kitchen used to fry tofu, no hood system, evidence of grease on wall and shelving above pot.

Feb 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

12A-28-4

Detail 20873469

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee touched clothes then began prepping food without washing hands Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator

08A-02-6

Detail 20873467

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -bagged raw chicken over pre cooked beef balls in reach in freezer Discussed proper hierarchy with operator

03A-02-5

Detail 20873468

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -tapioca pearl (90F - Cold Holding) -cooked shrimp rolls (53F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation

02C-04-5

Detail 20873475

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. -cooked chicken on 2/18/22 Discussed date marking with operator

36-36-4

Detail 20873471

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -above monitor in kitchen

40-06-5

Detail 20873473

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cellphone on prep table Employee moved cellphone during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20873466

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee in kitchen

10-01-5

Detail 20873474

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 handle in sugar -scoop in ice

25-05-4

Detail 20873476

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -utensils on floor at front counter Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 20873472

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed tangerines over shredded carrots in reach in cooler

02D-01-5

Detail 20873470

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottle in kitchen

Sep 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 20510758

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -tapioca pearl(74°F - Cold Holding) on counter Discussed ice bathing or storing Time/temperature controlled for safety food in cooler at all times unless there is a Time as a public health control plan Operator moved to reach in cooler during time of inspection. reconstituted noodles (49°F - Cold Holding) Items were held out for less than 4 hours Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Tapioca 74 °F Discussed filling out Time as a public health control form Emailed Time as a public health control form to operator Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 20510757

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -boxes with spoons on floor at front counter Operator moved spoons during time of inspection. Plastic cups at bathroom door on floor Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Time Extended

Jul 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 20348073

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -tapioca pearl(74°F - Cold Holding) on counter Discussed ice bathing or storing Time/temperature controlled for safety food in cooler at all times unless there is a Time as a public health control plan Operator moved to reach in cooler during time of inspection. reconstituted noodles (49°F - Cold Holding) Items were held out for less than 4 hours Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20348071

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle with chemical on prep table with food served to the public Operator moved spray bottle during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20348077

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

53B-01-5

Detail 20348076

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

02C-02-5

Detail 20348075

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -reconstituted noodles in reach in cooler with 3 doors not date marked Discussed date marking with operator Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20348069

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle with bleach in kitchen Operator labeled during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20348070

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -water bottle on prep table in kitchen Operator moved water bottle during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20348074

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler gasket at front counter Warning

25-05-4

Detail 20348072

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -boxes with spoons on floor at front counter Operator moved spoons during time of inspection. Plastic cups at bathroom door on floor Corrective Action Taken Warning