Pho Cali
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
58
Score
Pho Cali has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Pho Cali was last inspected on Oct 23, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Pho Cali on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee re-washed the dishes and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to bottled beverages on a shelf near the front counter area. Employee removed the spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored next to food on a dry storage rack. Employee removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef roast thawing at room temperature on a preparation table in the kitchen. Employee placed the beef in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food cart blocking the hand washing sink next to the dishwasher in the kitchen. Employee removed the cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of beef soup stored in the reach in freezer with no date marked. Owner stated the soup was prepared and frozen on 6/25/25. Owner placed a date marked on the items **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a preparation table in the make line area. Employee removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored next to food on a shelf above the make line. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
67
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on a soiled towel. The employee properly washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer ready +200ppm chlorine. Employee replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer reading of the dishwasher 00ppm chlorine. Manager stoped using the dishwasher, set up the three compartment sink to properly sanitize and called the technician. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Exhaust hood on the cook line soiled. **Warning**
36-50-4
55
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then clean napkins for tables without washing their hands. Employee discarded the napkins and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed there hands in a three compartment sink. The employee properly washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
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. Emailed handouts to the operator and the operator filled out one form before the end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in the reach in cooler in the back preparation area. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
67
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
61
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade cloth towel used as liner for food container. Cloth towels used to line pan in direct contact with ready to eat mint. Owner removed the mint. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then bags of to go food without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer buckets sanitizer reading about 200ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer new reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho Cali last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho Cali on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho Cali?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pho Cali.
How does Pho Cali compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Pho Cali most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Pho Cali's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pho Cali have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pho Cali means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pho Cali inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Cali is inspected around three times per year on average.
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