Pho Loc Tho
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Pho Loc Tho, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 1, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
That's lower than the typical Riverview restaurant, which scores around 69. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts 47 F in bar reach in cooler, Rice 45 F in kitchen reach in cooler. Employee placed on ice and moved to a different cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee bathroom door replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink temped 81 F, ran approximately 2 minutes.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in standing water temped 93 F.
10-07-4
52
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cut brussel sprouts in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed prepared vegetables in plastic Togo style bags in reach in cooler at time of inspection.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
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. Observed prepared food in reach in coolers not labeled at time of inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine interior on left side bar area
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets are soiled at time of inspection.
23-03-4
55
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over prepped vegetables in prep room cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by rice cooker and stool. Operator moved rice during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cooks line at time of inspection.
29-49-6
67
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar not labeled at bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls not inverted in dry storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tools over seasonings in dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
42-03-5
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Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 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
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chlorine bucket next to noodles.
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
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. Chicken in reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls not inverted in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in reach in coolers throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed sprouts over cooked chicken in reach in cooler.
08B-17-4
41
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee flour meat then washed gloves in 3 Compartment Sink.
12A-09-4
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 0 ppm, advised operator to set up 3 Compartment Sink until dish machine is working properly.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 Compartment Sink. **Repeat Violation**
12A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls with no handle inside containers of rice, and sugar. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls not inverted in dry storage room.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in disrepair near reach in freezer across from dish machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up on the outside of rice, flour, and sugar containers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in reach in cooler with restaurant food.
12B-13-4
43
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on dry storage next to white vinegar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
41-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp, cooked pork and multiple items in reach in cooler and reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink held on shelf with clean dishes above reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceilings in dry storage and kitchen area soiled with dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk rice and sugar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of bulk rice, sugar,rice noodles and flour. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container lid cracked or broken holding rice noodles near wok station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat,glasses case and lighter held on dry storage shelf next to food for establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in front service area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
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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 Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho Loc Tho?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pho Loc Tho.
How does Pho Loc Tho compare to other restaurants in Riverview?
Pho Loc Tho most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverview average of 69.
Has Pho Loc Tho's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pho Loc Tho have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pho Loc Tho means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pho Loc Tho inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Loc Tho is inspected around two times per year on average.
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