Pho Loc Tho
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Pho Loc Tho, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Lakeland restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the bar blocked by an ice chest.
31A-09-4
90
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Personal drink tumbler and clear plastic cup inside the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. The drinking cup and tumbler was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.bar area. Operator replaced the soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. The operaassigned an employee to clean the ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on the flip top reach in counter behind the front counter near the dessert display case.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food on the cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside the gray igloo chest style coolers in the bar area. The handle was removed out of the ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and hood is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back door. Back door was opened upon arrival.
35B-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
58
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers inside the hand washing in the sandwich area.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen. The soap was replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between flip top reach in coolers across from the cook line.
10-17-4
74
Jul 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. White Container inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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**
53B-01-5
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**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Brown purse in the shelf with dry spices. Shelf along the wall behind the cook line. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of beef on the floor in the kitchen. The beef was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice spoon in water at 78F. The water was discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
52
Aug 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Rice noodles on cook line. Manager time marked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In server station or by three compartment sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
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**
11-27-4
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**
53B-01-5
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**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soda stored on floor in server station. Manager got off of floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 15 dead roaches on floor under three compartment sink. Manager removed cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed expired 2-1-2023 **Warning**
50-09-4
50
Nov 4, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: Rice noodles 65f. Manager will use time and sent handout
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs in walk in cooler over limes and tomatoes. Manager fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed lowes blue buckets with rice noodles and other food items in them. Discussed using food grade liners or keeping in original containers
14-15-4
Basic - In-use spoon stored in standing water 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho Loc Tho last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho Loc Tho on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho Loc Tho?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pho Loc Tho.
How does Pho Loc Tho compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Pho Loc Tho most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Pho Loc Tho's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pho Loc Tho have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pho Loc Tho 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 Loc Tho inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Loc Tho is inspected around three times per year on average.
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