Pho Mai
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
27
Score
Across the available record, Pho Mai has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 15, 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 13 violations to closer to nine violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up nine times.
The city-wide average sits at 69, which Pho Mai's 27 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
13
Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine above prep table.
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over potatoes in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Rice 101 F left out on shelf since 11:30am. Employee began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash onions in hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 6+ employees working with no certified food manager on site. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink near ice machine, employee place replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to dry storage. Employee replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items 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. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in flour. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled above hot water heater. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted.
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 reach in cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over onions and other produce.
35B-02-4
27
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5+ employees working with no certified food manager on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
61
Feb 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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, discussed not using the dish machine until it is working properly. Employee began setting up 3 compartment sink. Due 2/20/2026 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Dish machine out of order. Due 2/20/2026 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Out of order. Due 2/20/2026 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: Dish machine out of order due 2/20/2026 **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5+ employees working with no certified food manager on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
52
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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, discussed not using the dish machine until it is working properly. Employee began setting up 3 compartment sink. Due 2/20/2026 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Dish machine out of order. Due 2/20/2026 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Out of order. Due 2/20/2026 **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings near ice machine Approximately 50 rodent droppings at bar 2 rodent droppings near hot water heater 20 rodent droppings in dry storage **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: 11 rodent droppings on floor in kitchen 1 rodent dropping at bar 30 rodent droppings on dish machine. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: 1 rodent dropping at bar, employee removed and sanitized at time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5+ employees working with no certified food manager on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
39
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 21 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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, discussed not using the dish machine until it is working properly. Employee began setting up 3 compartment sink. Due 2/20/2026 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above sauces in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings near ice machine Approximately 50 rodent droppings at bar 2 rodent droppings near hot water heater 20 rodent droppings in dry storage **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 48 F, cooked chicken 57 F, Cooked Chickpeas 49 F in reach in prep cooler on cook line since yesterday. Cooked Rice 49 F, cut cabbage 56 F left on counter for 1 hour, employee placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Rice 116 F left on counter. Discussed reheating. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of fruit cocktail and 1 dented can of tomato puree on can good rack. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan of chicken blocking hand wash sink, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5+ employees working with no certified food manager on site. **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. Due 4/14/2026 **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in sauce, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop handle in ice machine. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasonings not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
14
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
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 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled near dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
61
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm chlorine. Establishment began setting up 3 compartment sink. Discussed not using dish machine until it is working properly. Due 12/17/2025. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 13 rodent droppings in dry storage near cook line 16 rodent droppings 3 rodent droppings in portion cups 3 rodent droppings on microwave 24 rodent droppings in dry storage area on top of seasoning containers Approximately 50 rodent droppings at bar 7 rodent droppings in storage area near bathroom. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes 45 F, goat 45 F, chicken 45 F in reach in cooler on cook line. Discussed placing in ice bath or moving to another cooler. Manager turned down temperature on cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager Nandhu Mure reddy. Due 2/8/2026 **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Owner not able to provide food handler certifications for a total of 8 employees. Due 2/8/2026 **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to ice machine. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, goat and other food items not date marked in reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with rack. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled near dish machine. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pans on floor on cook line. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on container on flour. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at hand wash sink near cook line. **Warning**
29-11-4
19
Sep 18, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Hair in shrimp in reach in cooler.
01B-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw meat over unwashed black berries in reach in freezer.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board near register. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Operator provided one food handler certification **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing near dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board near register. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in drink cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf above basil. Employee bag on plate.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above dish machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed hair in shrimp.
08B-19-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Broth on floor on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of plastic wear on floor next to drink cooler.
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dry storage wall soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth in handwash sink.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
32
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 45 F in reach in cooler , boba 69 F on counter. Discussed time as a public health control for boba. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at front reach in cooler.
22-02-4
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. Operator provided one food handler certification.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken pork and beef in reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled under register.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing near dish machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at front reach in cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions and soy sauce on floor in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Meat in reach in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
33
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine on dry storage shelf next to prep cooler. **Warning**
41-07-4
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, operator set up 3 Compartment Sink tested 50 ppm. Advised operator to not use dish machine until it is working properly. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp in reach in cooler, operator placed to the bottom of reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chair in front of handwash sink and bowl inside of handwash sink on cook line, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
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. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce on floor in dry storage. Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Carrots not 6inches off of floor in dry storage. **Warning**
08B-38-4
45
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, advised operator to set up 3 Compartment Sink until dish machine is working properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch ready to eat shrimp with bare hands. Observed employee make rolls with bare hands. Discussed using gloves or tongs. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked meatballs in reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 45 F, chicken 49 F on counter, operator placed in reach in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice in dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
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, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions, oil and nuts on floor throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
35
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over broth in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 66 F on counter, operator placed back in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Air freshener on shelf with candy. Operator moved air freshener at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted on shelf next to reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf with fried garlic.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf with fried garlic.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor in kitchen. Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Onions and carrots not 6 inches off the floor in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice in dry storage not covered.
08B-12-5
39
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho Mai last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho Mai on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho Mai?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Pho Mai.
How does Pho Mai compare to other restaurants in Riverview?
Pho Mai most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverview average of 69.
Has Pho Mai's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pho Mai have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pho Mai 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 Mai inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Mai is inspected around four times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants