Pho Loc Tho

2305 Thonotossassa Rd, Plant City, FL 33566

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Pho Loc Tho has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

“Stored food not covered” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Plant City average 81, so Pho Loc Tho is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unused, unprotected place settings left on table with seated customers reused for other customers without cleaning them first. Observed jars with reuseable chop sticks, spoons and forks on tables. Discussed using wrapped utensils or placing them when customer sits down, and washes rinses and sanitizes after guest leaves. Observed spoons on tables that have mouth piece standing up **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**

24-04-4

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Manager will set up three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize equipment. Air in line **Warning**

22-41-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line Beef broth 131 hot holding, manager turned on heat, re-temp at 145f 10 minutes later **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan of food in back hand sink. Manager femoved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Basic - Unused, unprotected place settings left on table with seated customers reused for other customers without cleaning them first. Observed jars with reuseable chop sticks, spoons and forks on tables. Discussed using wrapped utensils or placing them when customer sits down, and washes rinses and sanitizes after guest leaves. Observed spoons on tables that have mouth piece standing up **Warning**

24-04-4

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cardboard box being reused to hold raw beef bones in reach in freezer **Warning**

25-32-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef bones not covered in reach in freezer **Warning**

08B-12-5

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cooked rice in reach in cooler. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cooked meats not dated in reach in coolers

02C-02-5

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager ordered test kit **Corrective Action Taken**

16-37-1

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Where AC Duct is due to repairs needed inside of building.

36-36-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water at 82f. Manager emptied water and discussed using hot water at 135f. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked rice and raw shrimp in reach in coolers not covered

08B-12-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen drinks thawing in standing water. Manager moved to cooler **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 17, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**

11-26-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at any hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pho Loc Tho last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pho Loc Tho on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pho Loc Tho?

Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pho Loc Tho.

How does Pho Loc Tho compare to other restaurants in Plant City?

Pho Loc Tho most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Plant City average of 81.

Has Pho Loc Tho's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pho Loc Tho have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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.

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