Pho 16
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Pho 16, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average West Palm Beach facility scores 79, putting Pho 16 on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in walk-in freezer raw beef not commercially packaged stored over containers of broth. Operator stored correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed on speed rack in walk-in cooler raw chicken stored above raw beef. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in walk-in cooler in deep covered pan Cooked chicken 67F@ 3:30 cooling since 2:00 rechecked 67F. At this rate food will not cool to 41F. Operator separated into into two pans. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
42-01-4
64
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth and then handled clean equipment and utensils to prepare food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched washed basil while removing from reach in cooler, placing directing on top of plated dish with bare hands. Operator discussed with employee, discarded basil, put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Flip top cooler; cooked shrimp (62F - Cooling 11:10/62F 11:35). Operator stated cooling since 10:00am, overfilled in pan on make top, at this rate will not reach 41F within 6 hours, moved to walk-in to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
67
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen through rear exit door and then handled clean equipment and utensils to prepare food at cook line without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; raw beef and raw pork stored over house made/packaged cooked chicken stock. Operator moved chicken stock. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At low boy glass door reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over washed/cut lettuce. Operator moved raw shell eggs to lower shelf. **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 (TPHC) has no time marking. At cook line; cooked rice noodles, no time mark. Operator stated held for 1 hour, applied time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
55
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; raw chicken and raw pork stored over house made/packaged buckets of chicken broth. Advised Operator to move raw items below ready to eat.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no paper towels. Paper towels used for hand wash sink stored across kitchen over prep table/food storage. Operator moved paper towels to hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers steak served rare, no consumer advisory. Provided consumer advisory to Operator. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. At prep area; uncovered cooked rice noodles stored under paper towels used after hand washing. Operator removed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
67
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in walk-in 2 hours, moved items to reach in cooler/walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: At walk-in cooler; pork egg rolls 48°F. Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in walk-in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. No other temperature control for safety food stored in walk-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken (50°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50°F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (49°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in walk-in 2 hours, moved items to reach in cooler/walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk-in freezer; ice buildup on floor. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front line ice machine; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At front line; single service forks not stored inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
74
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs stored at ambient temperature of 85 f on table in the kitchen. No one working with these. Eggs not listed on Time as Public Health Control form. As per manager less than 2 hours outside. Manager moved eggs to walk in cooler. 42 f **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from open plastic beverage container. Explained and he removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without any hair restraint for loose head hair. Explained
13-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glass door cooler on cook line. Explained
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door cooler shelves rusted.
14-33-4
70
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 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. 0 ppm. Advised to use three compartment sink to sanitize dishes until dishwasher repaired and working properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu 46 wings 48 in glass door cooler as per manager less than 2 hours in the cooler .operator moved food to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Vermicelli noodles 83 f as per operator cooling 1.5 hours second temperature after 20 minutes 83 no change in temperature, cooked broccoli 53 as per operator cooling 1.5 hours second temperature after 20 minutes 53 no change in temperature. At this rate Noodles will not cool to 70 within 2 hours and broccoli will not cool to 41 within total 6 hours. Explained and emailed cooling parameters. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On top shelf over prep table on cook line **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of ice stored on floor in walk in freezer. Explained **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in contact with salt in large container. Manager stored scoop handle above salt. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.soap dispenser at hand sink, paper towel dispenser at hand sink, hand sink around knobs, swinging entrance door. Fan guard in walk in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Torn tin foil on prep table by rice cooker on cook line. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water dripping from walk in cooler coils. **Warning**
29-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho 16 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho 16 on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho 16?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pho 16.
How does Pho 16 compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Pho 16 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Pho 16's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pho 16 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pho 16 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho 16 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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