Pho Drive Thru
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Pho Drive Thru has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 14 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Pho Drive Thru scores about where you'd expect for a Florida restaurant. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Gloves, towel and container in hand sink by dish machine. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On rolling cart. Operator had employee label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Dry storage room by entrance to back of the house kitchen.
42-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour and msg **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front serving counter. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
70
Nov 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. boba (79F - Hot Holding) beef (79F - Hot Holding); noodles (79F - Hot Holding); **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer and grinder. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop cooked rice **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in sugar and msg - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Metal Stirs @ 77F **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
24-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Dishwashers located on front counter Old oven and other equipment located in the back kitchen. Old dishwasher - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
55
Nov 12, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. boba (79F - Hot Holding) beef (79F - Hot Holding); noodles (79F - Hot Holding); **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (59F - Cold Holding) chicken broth ( 47F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken broth ( 47F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer and grinder.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop cooked rice **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in sugar and msg
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Metal Stirs @ 77F **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
24-11-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Dishwashers located on front counter Old oven and other equipment located in the back kitchen. Old dishwasher
33-31-5
41
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over cooked chicken. Manager changed rotation. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Tenders cash and continued to make boba, also touched head set multiple times within handwashing. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
12A-13-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. shelled eggs ambient (65F - Cold Holding). Held on the cookline less than 4 hours. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
03A-03-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over spam in reach in freezer. Manager moved beef. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken broth (125F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours on the stove. Staff turned up heat to heat. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink substance In bottle located on a cart. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small gray cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Coffee flan , Panna cotta , Che Dau Trang, banana pudding. Stored in reach in cooler outside of counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef and spam in walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees beverages on counter at boba station. Under counter next to straws and utensils. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins under the counter. Turned bins on the side to dry. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between make table and counter. Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On handle of stove. Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stirs for boba at 70F. Located at the boba station. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood Back storage area - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surrounding parts of floor mixer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout establishment - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from faucet. Located at mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
17
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
12
May 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb in dumpster.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Eggs above broccoli and ginger, walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food in reach in freezer in in closed thank you bags.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Boba dumped in sink at front counter.k
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls on front service area.
24-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk sugar.
10-01-5
43
Jul 7, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. sliced beef (51F - Cooling) on cook line. From 7:30- 12:20pm cooling . Manager placed ice bags to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. boba (81F - Hot Holding), manager turned up heat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean sprouts (57F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. Staff added ice to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 forms **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. . sliced beef (51F - Cooling) on cook line. From 7:30- 12:20pm cooling . Manager placed ice bags to cool. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitchers in hand sink. Staff removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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
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 forms **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil. Manager moved to shelf. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in dry storage. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
36-36-4
33
May 4, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho Drive Thru last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho Drive Thru on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho Drive Thru?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pho Drive Thru.
Has Pho Drive Thru's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pho Drive Thru have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pho Drive Thru 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 Drive Thru inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Drive Thru is inspected around three times per year on average.
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