Dragon Pho
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
50
Score
Dragon Pho has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Dragon Pho's 50 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (123-130F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator increased heat on cooker. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line and dishwasher area **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date mark on meat sauce prepared 03/19/2021 **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.in dishwasher areas
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of cooking oil stored on the floor in front kitchen. Observed plastic water bottles, box of beef, box of raw shell eggs stored on the walk-in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine the ice scoop in contact with ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil stored in standing water temperature 67F next to rice cooker.
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
45
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs not vertically separated from cheese in flip to cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed TCS cheese sliced on 10/11/2024 not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cookline. Operator replenished. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on sauce stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, sauce made on 10/11/2024.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed plumbing system at handwashing sink at dishwashing area in disrepairs.
29-08-4
47
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
39
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Observed water in bottom of reachin cooler infront of cookline.
29-49-6
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Observed carry out single service containers stored upright on shelf above prep table next to walk-in cooler. Operator invert carry out containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
90
Aug 19, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed, -1 live roach crawling on said dining table while completing inspection report. -1 live roach crawling on dining room floor, customer present. -2 live on floor in hallway towards rear door. -1 live crawling above steam table with soups. -3 live crawling on side and top of flip top reachin cooler door by cookline. -approximately 15 live on floor under mat by cook line. -1 live on prep table by Boba smoothie station. -approximately 12 live in crevice of wooden table/shelf with rice cooker by cookline. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Observed -1 live roach crawling on cutting board on flip top reachin cooler by cookline. -2 live roaches on floor crawling under flip top reachin cooler. -3 live roaches crawling on floor next to flip poop reachin cooler. -1 live roach crawling on handwash sink next between reachin cooler by cookline. -2 live roaches crawling on floor in dining room. -1 egg casing on floor in front of cookline. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. -Observed person in charge Janet Henry with no proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: No proof of food manger certification observed at this time. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Wet mop observed in use at this time. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed, -1 dead by east door entrance in dining room. -1 dead by flower pot by front counter in dining room. -Approximately 10 dead between flip top reachin cooler doors next to rice cooker. -Over 50 dead on floor throughout establishment( to include but not limited to dining room, dishwashing area, cookline, hallways). - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Observed -1 dead roach on floor under hand wash sink in dishwashing area. -1 dead roach on floor in dining room. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dragon Pho last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dragon Pho on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dragon Pho?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dragon Pho.
How does Dragon Pho compare to other restaurants in Davie?
Dragon Pho most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Davie average of 79.
Has Dragon Pho's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dragon Pho have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dragon Pho means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Dragon Pho inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dragon Pho is inspected around four times per year on average.
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