Healthy Pho
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Healthy Pho has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 22, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Working containers of food removed” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Port Charlotte restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands and/ no gloves in use. Observed employee cutting limes without gloves on. Observed operator addressing employee, employee washed hands and put gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on main make table that holds all proteins, cutting board with food stains on it. Observed operator order cutting board on Amazon to be delivered in 4 days. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in ice machine with handle touching ice. Observed operator remove scoop, remove ice that the handle touched, wash, rinse, and sanitize scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed one gasket on reach in cooler door at prep station (with window), with food debris on gasket. Observed operator cleaning gasket properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed toasted coconut like product in container proper label. Container had wrong label in it. Observed operator correct item with proper label for product All other items were label correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
67
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Operator/Manager On Duty/ Chef with no manager food safety certification in establishment. Operator stated it was thrown away. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed Operator/Manager On Duty/ Chef with no manager food safety certification in establishment. Operator stated it was thrown away. Observed 5 employees (not counting operator) working on the clock during inspection. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple cooked food items, pork, shrimp, chicken, prepared without date markings. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowel in yellow rice, being used as a scoop. Observed operator removing bowl. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting boards in prep area with groove marks throughout. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 small dead roaches behind ice machine. Observed operator having employee remove, clean and sanitize area immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers on make line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed spilled rice on floor in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers and freezers with food debris on gaskets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice in walk in cooler without any type of lid/cover on rice. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple dry goods removed from original packaging and stored in bins, without identifying labels. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
50
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board in prep area with food stains on it. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on backsides of handles on reach in coolers some food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in prep area with groove marks on it. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave soiled with food debris inside. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed peanuts chopped and in containers without labels in food closet. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
70
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained with black mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed some cutting boards with black mold like substance on them during callback inspection. Cutting boards on order. **Time Extended **
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at make table with grooves in them. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed cutting boards with groove marks on them during callback inspection. Cutting boards on order. **Time Extended **
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple items in containers throughout kitchen with no identifying labels **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed some containers that have been labeled throughout the kitchen and some containers they're still working on during callback inspection. ** Time Extended **
02D-01-5
82
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 40 live roaches behind prep station in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained with black mold like substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at make table with grooves in them. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches on side of ice machine on floor. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers in dish, stacked wet nesting. Observed operator remove and separate containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle in kitchen. Observed operator removing tongs and sending them through dish. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed dried on food debris on top of microwave, inside **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed boba Togo cups stored open end up. Observed operator rotating them to open end down. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food in containers not covered for protection. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple items in containers throughout kitchen with no identifying labels **Warning**
02D-01-5
52
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed rice next to cookline. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Cung Hoang (Person in Charge). Individual with Food Safety Manager Certification arrived at the establishment during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at women's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at wait station. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container without handle at rice container. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
67
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
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 milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple cubes at wait station handwash sink. Educated the operator.
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf. Operator placed in the proper manner to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Healthy Pho last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Healthy Pho on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Healthy Pho?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Healthy Pho.
How does Healthy Pho compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Healthy Pho most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Healthy Pho's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Healthy Pho have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Healthy Pho means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Healthy Pho inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Healthy Pho is inspected around three times per year on average.
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