Pho Huong Lan
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
70
Score
Pho Huong Lan has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to seven violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Pho Huong Lan's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple food items in reach in freezers and coolers I'm plastic bags with "welcome writing or thank you. "
14-31-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used to scoop rice in rice container by reach on chest freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers and reach in freezers throughout back of the house.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath 3 compartment sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of cooking equipment on cooks line.
23-03-4
70
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in vegetable prep cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from seam on triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. dishwasher wearing Bracelets. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
86
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked noodles 82F less than 4hrs per operator. Prep Cooler: ; pork , shrimp, sprouts (45F-47F - Cold Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately put in ice for temperature recovery **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs (130F - Hot Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to reheat to 165f for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemical on top of bagged peanut and boxed noodles. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked tash can and food debris . Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is holding Cook noodles on time .
03F-10-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons and forks not stored with handles up. Bowls on dish rack not inverted
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks on prep tables. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee had food on plate stacked on line for immediate service. Operator immediately removed food and removed plate to be cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. dishwasher wearing Bracelets. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in vegetable prep cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On ice machine. Operator immediately removed
21-44-1
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from seam on triple sink
29-11-4
32
Aug 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over noodles in reach in cooler. Staff removed eggs and placed on the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees lunch in reach in cooler. Staff separated and labeled items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
74
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed glove and went to prepare food. Manager educated staff and she changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw fish over cut lettuce. Manager removed fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in sink. Manager removed from sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw quail eggs. Manager updated menu. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Manager replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked Pig ears thawing in reaching cooler. Educated manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-04-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under spices. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
47
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Dec 12, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.Boyh restrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho Huong Lan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho Huong Lan on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho Huong Lan?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pho Huong Lan.
How does Pho Huong Lan compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Pho Huong Lan most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Pho Huong Lan's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pho Huong Lan have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pho Huong Lan 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 Huong Lan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Huong Lan is inspected around three times per year on average.
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