Pho House
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
82
Score
Pho House appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 15, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Pho House is doing better than most peers. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
82
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Oct 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of soap on dry storage shelf next to garlic, operator moved soap. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside ice machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked fried rice on 3/2, operator dated item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of back door in kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor behind front counter. Operator placed up off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Small reach in cooler gasket next to chest reach in freezer on cook line. Tape on table with old food debris stuck to the adhesive. Operator removed tape and cleaned gasket. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef skewers thawing at room temperature on shelf above Three compartment sink, operator placed beef inside cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels not removed from food containers after cleaning on the clean ware rack. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food ( peanuts )
10-01-5
90
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Discharge from Eyes, Nose, and Mouth
FL-07
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began to prepare food without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler across from oven: shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item was placed in cooler 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved item to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature, shrimp 36F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Slaw stored in reach-in cooler next to kitchen hand washing sink. Manager stated item was prepared the previous day, manager placed proper date on item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Containers stored in room that is partially enclosed with screen. **Repeat Violation**
24-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer next to oven.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers stored in back room.
16-46-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho House on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho House?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pho House.
How does Pho House compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Pho House most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Pho House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pho House have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pho House 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 House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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