Pho 78 Vietnamese Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
47
Score
Going back to 2022, Pho 78 Vietnamese Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 13, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Pho 78 Vietnamese Restaurant's 47 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
47
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In cook line right fliptop cooler, containers of thawed soup broth not marked for date removed from freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed at callback inspection same. Thawed soup bases not date marked when thawed. Per manager, thawed on 10-8. **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In 3 door reach in freezer, containers of assorted soup broth not date marked when prepared. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed at callback inspection same. All frozen soup bases in freezer missing date marks. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
82
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Nov 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
67
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door reach in cooer opposite grill in cook line ; raw chicken skewers 50 ( - Cold Holding); cooked pork (60F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved foods to glass front cooler in storage area to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Some Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage/ water stains or in disrepair above wait station. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops next to rice warmer in standing water 70F, operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup next to door in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1.Buckets and bags with Salt , sugar and msg on floor in storage room. 2. Bucket with raw pork on floor inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-47-4
67
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
39
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Beef bags on same container of RTE noodles, Employee moved beef under noodles. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm. Operator contacted technician
22-49-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster provided
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Batteries run off
05-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with build up of food debris. Substantial build up of food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimps on standing water, Employee removed and placed shrimps under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment in cook line. Build up of grease and soil.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two cloths on prep table in cook line, removed to store on sanitizer solution bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Sep 1, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tapioca Perls 70°F ( hot holding) under no temperature control for food safety under 4 hours ago. Operator placed on stove to be reheated. Suggested using TPHC. Emailed written procedures to operator. Operator reheated to 167°F during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employees restroom hand wash sink 85F. Manager turned on hot water valve , hot water at 106F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves inside walk in freezer.
14-05-4
Basic - Shelf under prep table with rust that has pitted the surface in kit under slicer and shelf where pots and pans are stored in kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Utensil inside dirty container in cook line. Operator moved to be washed rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair behind stove in cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - Employees beverage containers two door glass cooler with food to be served to customers. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho 78 Vietnamese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho 78 Vietnamese Restaurant on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Pho 78 Vietnamese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Pho 78 Vietnamese Restaurant most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Pho 78 Vietnamese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pho 78 Vietnamese Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pho 78 Vietnamese Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pho 78 Vietnamese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho 78 Vietnamese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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