Pho Bar Vietnamese Kitchen

1012 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Pho Bar Vietnamese Kitchen has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Pho Bar Vietnamese Kitchen was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.

Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Pho Bar Vietnamese Kitchen trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef in cooler at front cook line over sauces **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush used for sauce at front cook line

14-14-4

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. All Eye of Round Pho menu items, House Special Pho Eye Round Eye Round and flank Eye Round and Brisket Custom Pho Bowl Facility getting updated menus, manager showed updated menus , manager printed new menus and discarded old menus at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**

02B-01-5

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Old card board on shelves

14-45-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. At front cook line

12B-12-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on slicer in back prep area

40-06-5

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line at front service counter and back of the house. Operator had dish washer sweep floors during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-73-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On grill 86F, operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents of dish machine.

23-03-4

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

22-20-5

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Nov 12, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pho Bar Vietnamese Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pho Bar Vietnamese Kitchen on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Pho Bar Vietnamese Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Pho Bar Vietnamese Kitchen most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Pho Bar Vietnamese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pho Bar Vietnamese Kitchen have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pho Bar Vietnamese Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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