Inspection Atlas
Florida Inspection Violations
Locality
GAFL
LAKELAND, Polk County

PHO TAN

2920 S COMBEE RD, LAKELAND, FL 33803

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Mar 17, 2026
City
LAKELAND
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-04-5

Detail 24448525

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. Product inside the upright freezer.

50-09-4

Detail 24448526

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1, 2026

29-18-4

Detail 24448524

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In front of the upright freezers.

Dec 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

12A-20-4

Detail 24144940

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. I had employee to wash her hands with soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24144941

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade at the end of the table across from the walk in cooler. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24144942

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Inside the walk in cooler. Warning

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 23558214

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2025

29-18-4

Detail 23558213

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.

36-27-5

Detail 23558212

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Inside the walk in cooler.

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23216447

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over cilantro . Inside the walk in cooler. The eggs was located. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23216446

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 a copy to their email address. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23216448

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade at the end of the table across from the walk in cooler. The can opener was removed to the 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 23216449

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef, chicken, pork inside the walk in cooler.

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-05-4

Detail 22644636

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. 3 door freezer in the dry storage area.

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22474652

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. Emailed a copy to the operator. Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 22474653

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining the stainless steel upright freezer shelves in the dry storage area.

29-18-4

Detail 22474654

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.in dry storage area near the white upright freezer. The owner replaced the drain cover Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22474651

Basic - Food stored on floor. Clear frying oil on the floor in the dry storage area next to the white upright freezer.

36-27-5

Detail 22474655

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler wall soiled with food debris.

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 21926870

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. Tested at 0ppm. Discussed with employee to get machine recalibrated. Person in charge will set up three compartment sink to sanitize dishes Corrective Action Taken

50-17-3

Detail 21926874

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2023. Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 21926869

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. Printed for operator Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21926871

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.printed 4 copies and emailed pdf to operator Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 21926872

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.

41-17-4

Detail 21926868

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of yellow liquid not labeled in server station.

36-37-5

Detail 21926873

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen and dish area

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

41-07-4

Detail 21626638

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of tylenol, and aleve on shelf next to plates

22-02-4

Detail 21626640

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade and guard soiled with food debris

41-17-4

Detail 21626641

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of blue cleaner in server station not labeled

10-08-5

Detail 21626642

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

29-19-4

Detail 21626639

Basic - Standing water in floor drain by ice machine

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

28-12-4

Detail 21217682

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Printed change of seating for operator. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Printed change of seating form for operator. Also printed at previous inspection. Admin Complaint

16-21-4

Detail 21217680

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of machine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of machine. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21217681

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door. Time Extended

10-12-5

Detail 21217679

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack, employee removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Time Extended

May 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

28-12-4

Detail 21111528

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Printed change of seating for operator.

16-21-4

Detail 21111527

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of machine.

35B-01-4

Detail 21111529

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door.

10-12-5

Detail 21111526

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack, employee removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

Jan 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

28-12-4

Detail 20796923

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Only licensed for 1 seat, currently there are 48 seats in restaurant Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-19: Form not available. Still 48 seats in the establishment. Employee said they are still working on getting it completed. Admin Complaint

32-04-4

Detail 20796921

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Both men and women Bathrooms located inside establishment do not have self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-19: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 20796922

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-19: Time Extended

Nov 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 20677426

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. Tested at 0ppm Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-22: Tested at 25ppm Time Extended

28-12-4

Detail 20677428

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Only licensed for 1 seat, currently there are 48 seats in restaurant Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-22: Time Extended

32-02-4

Detail 20677425

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-22: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 20677427

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Both men and women Bathrooms located inside establishment do not have self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-22: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 20677429

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-22: Time Extended

Nov 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 20669415

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. Tested at 0ppm Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-18: Time Extended

28-12-4

Detail 20669408

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Only licensed for 1 seat, currently there are 48 seats in restaurant Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-18: Time Extended

28-14-4

Detail 20669411

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed grey water on ground. Verified with person in charge they dump mop water on ground in back of establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-18: Observed grey water on ground Time Extended

28-16-4

Detail 20669413

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Sewage on ground from failed septic system. Observed waste and toilet paper on ground by pipe next to building Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-18: Sewage and toilet paper still observed on ground. No new debris observed Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 20669406

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine tube was out of strips Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-18: Time Extended

32-02-4

Detail 20669410

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-18: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 20669414

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Both men and women Bathrooms located inside establishment do not have self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-18: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 20669407

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-18: Time Extended

29-18-4

Detail 20669416

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover missing. By reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-18: Time Extended

29-27-4

Detail 20669412

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed connections and drain where mop sink used to be installed by left side of walk in cooler. Verified it was removed due to not having enough space with reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-18: Not installed Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 20669409

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like growth on racks in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-18: Time Extended

Nov 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 15

22-41-4

Detail 20666751

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. Tested at 0ppm Repeat Violation Warning

09-01-4

Detail 20666740

High Priority - 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. Observed employee cutting washed cucumbers with bare hands. Coached employee to wear gloves Warning

28-12-4

Detail 20666750

High Priority - Establishment operating with increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Only licensed for 1 seat, currently there are 48 seats in restaurant Warning

28-14-4

Detail 20666739

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed grey water on ground. Verified with person in charge they dump mop water on ground in back of establishment. Repeat Violation Warning

28-16-4

Detail 20666746

High Priority - Sewage on ground from failed septic system. Observed waste and toilet paper on ground by pipe next to building Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20666744

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine tube was out of strips Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 20666749

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed rare steak on menu. Printed consumer advisory and employee posted it. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20666748

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken in walk in cooler not dated Warning

32-02-4

Detail 20666738

Basic - Bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 20666745

Basic - Both men and women Bathrooms located inside establishment do not have self-closing doors. Warning

14-05-4

Detail 20666752

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler and reach in freezer Warning

36-37-5

Detail 20666743

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning

29-18-4

Detail 20666747

Basic - Drain cover missing. By reach in cooler Warning

29-27-4

Detail 20666741

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed connections and drain where mop sink used to be installed by left side of walk in cooler. Verified it was removed due to not having enough space with reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 20666742

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like growth on racks in walk in cooler Warning