Pho Charlotte

1225 Tamiami Trail Unit A4, Port Charlotte, FL 33953

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Pho Charlotte appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

By comparison, the average Port Charlotte facility scores 82, putting Pho Charlotte on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting for the mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeded 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Duong Nguyen certified food manager certification expired 10/14/2020 through Prometric.

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on the blade of the can opener.

22-31-4

Basic - Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors.

35B-03-4

Basic - Rear exit screen door of the establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.

35B-04-4

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler in prep area **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting on floor, not hung up to dry. Observed operator hanging up mop **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in cooler in back prep area with some build up of debris on it. Observed operator cleaning gasket and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Mar 5, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets needing to be cleaned. They had some debris on them in cook line. Observed operator cleaning the gaskets.

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed some wet nesting of containers in dish area

24-08-4

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed roach and fly spray. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

41-05-4

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. Spoke with operator on proper procedures and emailed information. **Corrective Action Taken**

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. Spoke with operator on proper procedures and emailed information. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pho Charlotte last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pho Charlotte on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Pho Charlotte compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Pho Charlotte most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Pho Charlotte's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pho Charlotte have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pho Charlotte 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 Charlotte inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Charlotte is inspected around three times per year on average.

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