Pho Express Noodles & Bar
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
22
Score
Pho Express Noodles & Bar appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 13, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 11 violations.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Restaurants in Panama City Beach average 84, so Pho Express Noodles & Bar trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
5
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Drain cleaner and sanitizer stored over soda syrups. Sanitizer stored on top of ice machine.
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked beef and pomegranate juice in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken stored over cooked beef in reach in freezer.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice, noodles, and chicken stored in plastic Togo bags.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed food worker rinse hands in three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled. Per cook, slicer was last used on previous day. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as evidenced by large pieces of food inside sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Per operator, bottle contains sanitizer. Labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris under cook line prep table, and on prep table behind condiments. Soiled walk-in cooler shelves. Grease/food buil up on exterior of cook line squeeze bottles. Soiled dish rack by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Mold,like substance on shelves in upright reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered raw beef, cooked beef, rice noodles, chicken thighs, peeled potatoes, and pot stickers in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not enclosed with self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink over make table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Under back door by office. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of bean sprouts and green onions on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
22
Aug 13, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue/food debris on back of slicer blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser under three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryer and other cooking equipment on cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, by office. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple items in plastic grocery bags stored with restaurant food, employee states items are personal items.
08B-49-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks behind bar not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walkin door handle.
23-24-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, in employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled. Gaskets on cook line reach in cooler soiled. Microwave shelves soiled. Grease build up on fryer.
23-03-4
58
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Herb leaves stored in non food grade bag in upright cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom and in employee restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in upright cooler, reach in cooler and walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Food containers stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions, egg roll wraps and Multiple items in walk in cooler stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
67
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Jun 5, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-24
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in plastic grocery bags.
14-31-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of walk-in cooler door soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over sweet tea in reach upright reach in cooler. Eggs moved to bottom at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to bar area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of onions, carrots, and rice noodles, case of daikon radish on floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cutting board on cook line made of center of tree, bark remains on sides.
14-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood shelves on cook, wood shelving behind bar, not smooth, non absorbent.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle and surrounding area of walk-in cooler door soiled. Food debris on shelf under microwave. Drawer handle and speed rack on cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soapy water and dirty dishes in kitchen hand wash sink. Operator removed items and discussed with employees. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 cook working with no proof of food handler training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of daikon radish, bag of carrots, buckets of bean sprouts, and box of rice noodles on floor in walk-in.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At kitchen handwash sink. Operator posted sign at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelves. Grease/food debris on wooden microwave shelf.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink on top shelf of kitchen upright reach in. Employee drink on walk-in cooler shelf over rice noodles. Operator removed all drinks from coolers at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw beef, cauliflower, bean sprouts in walk-in not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside empty bucket by mop sink. Wet mop hung to dry at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelves over cook line reach in cooler made of unsealed wood.
14-06-4
58
Feb 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back doors to establishment.
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At kitchen handwash sink and at bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of walk-in cooler door.
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho Express Noodles & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho Express Noodles & Bar on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho Express Noodles & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pho Express Noodles & Bar.
How does Pho Express Noodles & Bar compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Pho Express Noodles & Bar most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Pho Express Noodles & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pho Express Noodles & Bar have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pho Express Noodles & Bar 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 Express Noodles & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Express Noodles & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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