Pho Gulf Cove Vietnamese Cuisine

13435 S Mccall Rd Ste A1, Port Charlotte, FL 33981

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Apr 20, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

Pho Gulf Cove Vietnamese Cuisine's latest score of 52 falls below the Port Charlotte average of 82. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed multiple raw foods stored over containers of sauce in the walk in cooler. Observed raw beef stored over cooked noodles in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (66F - Cold Holding) in standing water in the kitchen. The operator stated the sprouts had been held for approximately 2 hours. Observed tapioca pearls (78F - Cold Holding) behind the front counter. The operator stated the sprouts had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of unwashed carrots stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the carrots. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for uncooked rice. The operator removed the plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**

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. Observed the scoop handle used for sugar not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 76F standing water behind the front counter. The operator removed the utensils from the water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - In-use tongs and ladles stored on stove door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed a soiled wiping cloth wrapped around the walk in cooler door handle. The operator removed the soiled cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Oct 27, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pho Gulf Cove Vietnamese Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pho Gulf Cove Vietnamese Cuisine on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Pho Gulf Cove Vietnamese Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Pho Gulf Cove Vietnamese Cuisine most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Pho Gulf Cove Vietnamese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pho Gulf Cove Vietnamese Cuisine have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pho Gulf Cove Vietnamese Cuisine 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.

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