Pho Boca
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
47
Score
Across the available record, Pho Boca has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Boca Raton restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Handwashing sink at cook line has drain pipe going into drain.
29-44-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top on cook line at Cooked beef; (49F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding), manager said they just put it in there. Chef removed some and put ice on other, and called for maintenance
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No heat recording device
16-62-1
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing soap at handwashing sink on cook line. Chef filled soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation was not wearing a hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives were between coolers on cook line. Chef removed knives **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop sitting in standing water. Chef removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
47
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Restaurant took over a bay next to it, observed a bar with 3 compartment sink, ice machine and no hand washing sink observed. Observed bathroom converted in to storage room with 2 reach in freezers inside. Toilet removed but hand washing sink still present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
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. Emailed written procedure to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Restaurant took over a bay next to it, observed a bar with 3 compartment sink, ice machine and no hand washing sink observed. Observed bathroom converted in to storage room with 2 reach in freezers inside. Toilet removed but hand washing sink still present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
74
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
13
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Sep 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels in food storage container with raw shelled eggs. Operator removed the paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked chicken at walk in cooler. Operator properly stored item. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed DW-40 beside of rice below prep table. Operator properly stored item. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened 9-16-2024, operator properly labeled item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer not properly labeled. Operator properly labeled item. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed raw beef uncovered at walk in cooler.
24-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at prep table in kitchen.
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at air drying near prep table.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with sugar. Operator properly stored item. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw beef steaks at walk-in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour at triple sink. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
39
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter cold holding unit cutting board- observed container of garlic and oil 70 degrees F. Operator moved garlic and oil to cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.11/16/2023 **Warning**
53B-05-5
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 with form.
11-26-1
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. Provided operator with procedures.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand washing sink- observed hand washing sink being blocked by trash can. Operator moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line- observed tongs hanging on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Main kitchen underneath prep table- observed scoop with handle being stored inside sugar. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed containers of sauce being stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
45
Aug 22, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
82
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above back room prep table
36-34-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Bulb in walk in cooler not Shielded
38-07-4
90
Apr 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Sitting on counter at the cook line , chef Putin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler on cook line at cooked beef, tofu, (48-49F - Cold Holding); (48-49F), container was over full with product top half cooked beef, tofu, (48-49F - Cold Holding); (48-49F), bottom of container 42°
03A-02-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Paper towels removed from food **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar not labeled manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Oct 6, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho Boca last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho Boca on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho Boca?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pho Boca.
How does Pho Boca compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Pho Boca most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Pho Boca's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pho Boca have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pho Boca 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 Boca inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Boca is inspected around three times per year on average.
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