Pho 99
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
50
Score
Pho 99 has been inspected eight times since 2023. On Jan 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Pho 99's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored over sugar container at dry storage. Operator removed medicine container to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in cooler; raw chicken stored over cooked beef. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Cardboard used to line prep table and reach in freezer. Operator removed cardboards. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with grease and dust near prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Shrimp sauce jars stored on floor at dry storage. Operator removed the jars to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk in freezer and reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Operator clean interior/shelves at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
50
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In reach-in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over unwashed carrots. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; tofu (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator tofu stored in reach-in cooler for one hour. Operator moved tofu to other cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator moved the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice container stored on floor at prep area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
50
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice at prep area. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
78
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray stored next to ketchup bottles. Operator removed bug spray to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw pork stored over breads. Operator removed breads to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dry storage. Operator labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In Reach in cooler near by cook line: cook rice containers have no date marked. Per operator cooked rice prepared two days before inspection. Operator date marked all cook rice containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored food containers inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at mop sink. Operator stored wet mop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
45
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
39
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked inside of the reach in cooler near the back door. Operator stated the cooked beef was cooked 09/12/23. Operator placed date mark on the cooked beef.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles reach in cooler on the line.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee drink in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operator voluntary discarded the drink on the back prep table near the rear door. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach in cooler gaskets on the line.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on the table near the walk in freezer.
24-18-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on table next to the boba unit. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed the bowl from inside the rice container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
67
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm); worked with operator to get proper minimum strength sanitizer. Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw pork stored over cooked noodles in refrigerator. Raw items are on the top unit which is not a separate unit from the lower unit where noodles were stored. Operator moved noodles to another refrigerator. Repeat 1/13/2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink at front counter is leaking. Operator ordered a part. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
70
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho 99 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho 99 on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho 99?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pho 99.
How does Pho 99 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Pho 99 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Pho 99's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pho 99 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pho 99 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 99 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho 99 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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