Mr Pho

209 Sudduth Pl, Panama City, FL 32404

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Mr Pho has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “employee personal items stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Panama City restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Walk in cooler sweet and sour sauce. Manager removed the cup . **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored by food items,eye glasses,cell phone, back storage shelves.

40-06-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature. Manager placed beef under running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager label the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Setting on top of the ice machine. Manager placed ice scoop in a pan. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses,on the oven doors.

10-20-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table.

21-12-4

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food inside the reach in freezer and walk in freezer.

14-31-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses,hanging on oven door.

10-20-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Season container on the cook line ,not identified by common name.

02D-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone.

40-06-5

Aug 11, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a food tray inside employee hand sink back in kitchen area.

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.

13-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking on the kitchen floor.

08B-38-4

Jul 5, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed 90 seat in the establishment but observed 30 seats on the application.

51-15-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr Pho last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr Pho on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr Pho?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mr Pho.

How does Mr Pho compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Mr Pho most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City average of 83.

Has Mr Pho's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr Pho have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mr Pho means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mr Pho inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Pho is inspected around two times per year on average.

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