I Love Pho Vietnamese Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
64
Score
I Love Pho Vietnamese Restaurant has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Nov 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Cape Coral average 77, so I Love Pho Vietnamese Restaurant trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in stand up freezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink turned off behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's restroom door not tight fitting.
32-04-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
64
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef and raw pork in stand up reach-in freezer.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed handwashing sink behind front counter shut off.
27-19-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
67
Jan 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator moved the raw chicken beside the raw pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The operator filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink behind front counter shut off.
27-16-5
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 out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The operator posted form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
43
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner moved raw chicken underneath the raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The owner placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The owner discarded open drinks from inside stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
52
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of pesto bismol in reach-in cooler behind front counter. The owner removed medication from reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink across from 3 compartment sink. The operator provided paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off behind front counter.
27-16-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
61
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: The owner is in the process of retrieving CFM. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: Observed No proof of employee training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
58
Aug 9, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The operator removed knife from between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The operator removed rice scooper from water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was I Love Pho Vietnamese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at I Love Pho Vietnamese Restaurant on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at I Love Pho Vietnamese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at I Love Pho Vietnamese Restaurant.
How does I Love Pho Vietnamese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
I Love Pho Vietnamese Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has I Love Pho Vietnamese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at I Love Pho Vietnamese Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at I Love Pho Vietnamese Restaurant 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 I Love Pho Vietnamese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, I Love Pho Vietnamese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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