Pho 99 Vietnamese Restaurant

5191 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL 34233

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Pho 99 Vietnamese Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “open dumpster lid” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Sarasota sits at 81, putting Pho 99 Vietnamese Restaurant on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs over sauces. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.Operator added paper towels to area. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed on shared dumpster.

33-16-4

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraints.

13-03-4

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for Cut Lettuce , bean sprouts, and rice noodle. Emailed operator time as public health control information and plan to be filled out. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed vomit plan to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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. Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Chlorine bucket at 200 ppm or above. Operator corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed Cut Lettuce and Bean Sprouts being held with time and no plan. Emailed operator written plan. **Corrective Action Taken**

03F-10-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact in bulk sugar bin. Operator corrected by removing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-01-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside ice machine bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp defrosting in bowl on counter. Operator removed to sink with running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lids open on dumpster shared with plaza.

33-16-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on pad around dumpster shared with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

33-19-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pho 99 Vietnamese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pho 99 Vietnamese Restaurant on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pho 99 Vietnamese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pho 99 Vietnamese Restaurant.

How does Pho 99 Vietnamese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Pho 99 Vietnamese Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Pho 99 Vietnamese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pho 99 Vietnamese Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pho 99 Vietnamese Restaurant 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 99 Vietnamese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pho 99 Vietnamese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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