Pho Golden
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Pho Golden has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Dead roaches on premises” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Pensacola facility scores 95, putting Pho Golden on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Feb 21, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed five dead roaches in the following locations: one on floor under register, two under ice machine in server area, and two under unused tables in front of bathrooms. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under dishmachine.
36-24-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap along top.
35B-01-4
86
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 food handling employees at time of inspection, no certified food manager present.
53A-05-6
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. Operator unable to locate training certificates. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink next to triple sink used to store dirty dishes. Operator removed dirty dishes during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed operator using cup for scoop for soy sauce.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in dining room have water damage. Ceiling tiles in kitchen are damaged and missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed six dead roaches throughout establishment in the following locations: one observed under ice machine at drink bar, one observed in dry stock room next to kitchen, four observed in hallway between storage room and ware washing area. Operator swept and sanitized areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishmachine unable to be used without water overflow. Operator not using dishmachine until repairs can be made next week.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions and carrots in walk-in cooler stored on floor. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
May 10, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Five dead roaches observed in the following locations: 1 under hand wash sink by front entrance of kitchen, 1 under reach-in cooler, 2 under stove, 1 under reach-in freezer in back of kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: Upon callback, no dead roaches observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
95
May 9, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 79f for 1 hour, cabbage 60f for 1 hour.
03A-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Five dead roaches observed in the following locations: 1 under hand wash sink by front entrance of kitchen, 1 under reach-in cooler, 2 under stove, 1 under reach-in freezer in back of kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door leading to kitchen has large gap around threshold.
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind prep table in kitchen.
36-24-5
74
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection observed mold like substance inside ice machine in server area. Employee proceeded to clean mold like substance at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles damaged and missing tile throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
90
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Rewrapped raw chicken over beef and shrimp in reach in freezer.
08A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Broken ceiling tiles over kitchen.
36-34-5
82
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
95
Aug 16, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over spring rolls in reach in cooler. Employee properly stored items during inspection.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Employee properly stored items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw Chicken, onions, and carrots stored on ground in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on cooling unit in walk in freezer. No ice buildup observed on food items.
14-69-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho Golden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho Golden on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho Golden?
Across the inspection record, “dead roaches on premises” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pho Golden.
How does Pho Golden compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?
Pho Golden most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.
Has Pho Golden's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pho Golden have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pho Golden means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pho Golden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Golden is inspected around three times per year on average.
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