Pho 16 Express
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
58
Score
Pho 16 Express appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Pho 16 Express trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
32
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flying insects in back area mop sink area
35A-02-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water and Gatorade on floor Meat on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three tongs on oven handle handle on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In brown rice container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Light not functioning. One light bulb on cooks line.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of ice machine -Exterior dishwasher -Gaskets at front counter
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons and forks at front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cookline
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket by mop sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container on dry storage rack **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cup with single serve items at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
50
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen counter noodles (76F - Cold Holding)/30 minutes . Operatpr placed ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 and the time removed from temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in kitchen hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No sink and surface chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Cooked meat stored in kitchen reach in cooler with customer food,. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened drink in walk in cooler, **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
45
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer has an accumulation of food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris -tops of fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. 0ppm, operator states repairs have been scheduled for this week, parts have been ordered **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above sauces in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer has an accumulation of food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink across from entrance to kitchen being used to store plastic pitcher, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -mirrors in both men's and women's bathrooms soiled **Warning**
32-07-4
Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris -tops of fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -cases of bowls stored on floor behind front counter, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
43
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
32
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. 0ppm Instructed operator to sanitize in 3 compartment sink.
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over cooked soup **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator was able to determine time, less than 2 hours. Bean sprouts, Boba, Noodles
03F-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At grill. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Area where water meets chemical has build up.
16-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho 16 Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho 16 Express on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho 16 Express?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pho 16 Express.
How does Pho 16 Express compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Pho 16 Express most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Pho 16 Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pho 16 Express have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pho 16 Express 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 Pho 16 Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho 16 Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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