Pho Mai

3589 Lake Emma Rd, Lake Mary, FL 32746

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Pho Mai nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Pho Mai scores about where you'd expect for a Lake Mary restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - establishment growing bean sprout, no HACCP, no process waver. Operator states will cease growing operation.

01B-13-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door

35B-01-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice scoop

10-07-4

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked beef at reach in cooler on cooks line Cut broccoli at reach in cooler on cooks line Cut onion at walk in cooler All items lined with paper towel

14-86-1

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw shrimp at walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with chemical not labeled stored under hand wash sink by dish machine

41-17-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from hand wash sink at cooks line Hot water faucet at hand wash sink by dish machine does not dispense water

29-49-6

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

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. 0PPM

22-41-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the wait station

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the machine is soiled

16-21-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles stored on the floor in the kitchen

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled -exterior of the fryer

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in the ringer

42-01-4

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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. Items need to be dated - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**

41-17-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**

16-21-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**

10-20-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exit door propped open - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: door propped open **Time Extended**

35B-03-4

Aug 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At the dishwasher a 5 gal bucket is in front of the hand sink

31A-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up on the exterior of the fryers

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pho Mai last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pho Mai on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pho Mai?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pho Mai.

How does Pho Mai compare to other restaurants in Lake Mary?

Pho Mai most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Mary average of 79.

Has Pho Mai's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pho Mai have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pho Mai 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 Mai inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Mai is inspected around three times per year on average.

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