Pho and Boba
Last inspected: Feb 28, 2023
30
Score
Inspectors have visited Pho and Boba three times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 28, 2023. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Pho and Boba dates to Feb 28, 2023.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 11 violations.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Pho and Boba's 30 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
7
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler across from hand sink- Half and half 53F Almond milk 50F. See stop sale. In cooler by register meatballs (53F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); Employee put items on ice. Noodles 74F at room temperature. E player states noodles put on counter at 1pm, employee moved to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: Cooler across from hand sink Bean sprouts 52F. See stop sale. In cooler by register Meatballs 46F Shrimp 46F Beef 49F Noodles 48F. Manager states items moved from different workin cooler at 1pm. Manager put items on ice. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 live flies by prep sink at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: 1 fly by prep sink at front counter. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2023 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
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. No items date marked. Employee states all items made within the last two days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ two employees on duty. No food manager for establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet under prep sink soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
30
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 live flies by prep sink at front counter. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2023 **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Half and half 53F. Almond Milk 50F. I'm cooler overnight, no record of temperatures. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler across from hand sink- Half and half 53F Almond milk 50F. See stop sale. In cooler by register meatballs (53F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); Employee put items on ice. Noodles 74F at room temperature. E player states noodles put on counter at 1pm, employee moved to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No items date marked. Employee states all items made within the last two days. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ two employees on duty. No food manager for establishment. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bathroom. Employee placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet under prep sink soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
23
Oct 10, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho and Boba last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho and Boba on file is from Feb 28, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does Pho and Boba compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?
Pho and Boba most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Wesley Chapel average of 86.
Has Pho and Boba's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pho and Boba have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pho and Boba 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.
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