Pho Au Lac Restaurant and Teahouse
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Pho Au Lac Restaurant and Teahouse has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Aug 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to seven violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Winter Springs restaurant scene, where the average is 76, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -bowl of flour in hand wash sink -hand sink left of kitchen covered by cooking utensils **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -all items in WIC, operator stated less than 3 days
02C-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -men's and women rest room **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling inside WIC
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -buckets of food product stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers in WIC
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door
35B-03-4
58
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - black togo bags in walk in freezer
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw ground pork over case of tofu
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - paper towel dispenser in server station
31B-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor in front drink station sticky
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - interior black microwave
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - front area
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - Pepsi cooler in server station
14-33-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at all three ice bins
10-08-5
50
Nov 8, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - Pho Tai (raw beef) - Pho Tai Bo Vien (raw beef) - Pho Tai Nam (raw beef) - Pho Au Lac (raw beef) - BBQ with Rice (undercooked egg) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - above walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. - container used to store ice next to dump sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
08B-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw sausage stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner hanging on front counter hand sink. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine store on shelf in dry storage area. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef days prior. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of blue liquid stored on prep table. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Electric slicer **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at sever area. Hand sink at both ends of cooks line. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Pink mold in ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks located next to bag n box rack. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Togo boxes stored on floor next to walk-in freezer. **Warning**
24-26-4
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 on white cutting board on cooks line. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At soda machine **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooling unit on cooks line **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the entire kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour and rice. **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho Au Lac Restaurant and Teahouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho Au Lac Restaurant and Teahouse on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho Au Lac Restaurant and Teahouse?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pho Au Lac Restaurant and Teahouse.
How does Pho Au Lac Restaurant and Teahouse compare to other restaurants in Winter Springs?
Pho Au Lac Restaurant and Teahouse most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Springs average of 76.
Has Pho Au Lac Restaurant and Teahouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pho Au Lac Restaurant and Teahouse have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pho Au Lac Restaurant and Teahouse 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 Au Lac Restaurant and Teahouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Au Lac Restaurant and Teahouse is inspected around two times per year on average.
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