Pho 79
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
100
Score
Pho 79 appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “operating with an expired division of hotels”, showing up four times.
Pho 79's latest score of 100 sits above the Davie average of 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2025 **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs stored on the table across from the grill. The eggs were out of the refrigerator for less than 2 hours. Eggs were returned to the refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler, raw beef stored in a bus tub was on the floor. The container was moved to shelving. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At the ice machine. The scoop was corrected **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
58
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw shell eggs were stored over sliced tomatoes. The eggs were moved down. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the expo station, the paper towels were not fed into the machine properly and were not dispensing. The machine was corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler, buckets of sauces were stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In the three compartment sink, raw beef was being thawed in standing water. The water was turned on to thaw under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty plates then removed clean plates from dishwasher without washing hands and changing gloves Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink next to prep table used to store small cooking pots Employee removed pots from Handwash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open container of Lemonade on Prep table Employee removed drink from prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored above clean plates and soup bowls
40-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed wiping cloth in sanitizing bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Apr 30, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. More than 60 days. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the table next to the fryer, egg roll (94F - Hot Holding). The egg rolls are being reheated to 165F to hot hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the expo station hand wash sink. The paper towels were provided during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the dry storage room, cans of evaporated milk stored on the floor with trash bags stored on top. The cans were moved to up off of the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At the triple sink, employee washed and rinsed the pot and placed on drying rack without sanitizing. The triple sink was set up and the pot was placed into the sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On the prep table next to the cook line, a rack of raw shell eggs were stored on the table. The eggs were returned to the refrigerator **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At the sink next to the cook line,nether air conditioning unit drain line drains into the sink.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at the sink next to the cook line.
29-20-5
58
Jun 26, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed at the time of inspection License renewed at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef next to cooked tendon. Operator removed beef to shelf below. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at Hand wash sink Hand wash sink next to prep table Employee replaced paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef in Walk In Cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and bottle of drinking water on prep table next to meat slicer Employee removed items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food dispensers in standing water next to meat slicer. Employee removed items **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next to prep table
31B-04-4
Basic - Thawed portions of raw animal food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 4 hours (including all time for preparation, thawing and subsequent cooking or cooling combined) while being thawed under running water.
06-02-5
41
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area.
12A-11-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handled dirty dishes then took clean dishes from dishwasher
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef in Walk In Cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Employee cigarettes and lighter on Food preparation table
12B-06-4
50
Jul 17, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live, small flying insect flying above garbage can in kitchen. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
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
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease . 1. Under cooking equipments in cook line 2. Under flip top cooler In cook line. 3. In storage area by exit door where onions is stored. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of raw beef on floor inside walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1.Shelf under rice warmer in kitchen 2.Shelf under prep table in cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind stove under hood filters in cook line.
36-27-5
50
Mar 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter. Left side of mop sink located rear of establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 1. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.behind stove right side of cook line. 2. Wall soiled at prep area near exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage in dry storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hand washing sink in kitchen. 2. Rack / shelf opposite stove in cook line soiled with accumulation of grease, food debris and dirt. 3. Right side of hood filters soiled with grease in cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: Hood filters needs cleaning. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shelf under prep table has soil/old food residue by pick by window in cook line where dry seasoning is stored. Walk in cooler shelves solid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed same **Time Extended**
22-35-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm chlorine, told operator to use 3 compartment sink to sanitized dishes until equipment can sanitized at proper minimum strength. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Sanitizer bucket empty, establishment using 3 compartment sink to sanitized dishes. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease. Under cooking equipments in cook line. Right side of Chest freezer in cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags of Onions on floor in kitchen next to chest freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Chest freezer outer door with rust that has pitted the surface in kitchen. Walk in cooler shelves with rust that pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho 79 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho 79 on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho 79?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pho 79.
How does Pho 79 compare to other restaurants in Davie?
Pho 79 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Davie average of 79.
Has Pho 79's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pho 79 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pho 79 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 Pho 79 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho 79 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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