Pho-Licious
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025
95
Score
Pho-Licious has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 31, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Pho-Licious' latest score of 95 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 31, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of reach in cooler interior on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
95
Dec 29, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
17
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet on the hand wash sink next to the cook line leaking. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
95
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice (86F - Hot Holding) stored in hot holding on the cook line. Owner stated the rice was stored in hot holding for more than 4 hours. Employee discarded the rice. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line Beef (50F - Cold Holding); Ground beef (54F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); Bean sprouts (60F - Cold Holding); Cut Cabbage (59F - Cold Holding); Cooked onions (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked noodles (52F - Cold Holding). Owner stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours. Owner discarded the items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice (86F - Hot Holding) stored in hot holding on the cook line. Owner stated the rice was stored in hot holding for more than 4 hours. Employee discarded the rice. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line Beef (50F - Cold Holding); Ground beef (54F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); Bean sprouts (60F - Cold Holding); Cut Cabbage (59F - Cold Holding); Cooked onions (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked noodles (52F - Cold Holding). Owner stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours. Owner discarded the items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No soap at the hand wash sink next to the cook line. Owner placed soap at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the bottom of the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet on the hand wash sink next to the cook line leaking. **Warning**
29-11-4
55
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts (66F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature next to the cook line. Owner stated the item was stored at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Owner placed the items in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Owner placed the chicken below the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Owner removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room the temperature on the cook line. Owner placed the beef in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
55
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 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 handled a container of nasal spray then clean equipment without changing gloves and washing their hands. Employee washed the hands and changed gloves and sanitized the equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over washed and cut chives in the walk-in cooler. Employee placed the chicken below the chives. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes with washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and rewashed the dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of nasal spray stored on a shelf next to food in the cook line area. Employee removed the spray. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided handout to the operator. Operator filled out one form before the end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef and chicken thawing at room temperature on a preparation table in the kitchen. Employee placed the items in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
43
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: No food handler training for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
74
Nov 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho-Licious last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho-Licious on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho-Licious?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pho-Licious.
How does Pho-Licious compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Pho-Licious most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Pho-Licious' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pho-Licious have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pho-Licious 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-Licious inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho-Licious is inspected around three times per year on average.
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