Pho Me!
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
70
Score
Pho Me! appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That's lower than the typical Tallahassee restaurant, which scores around 88. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on prep table inside kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers with soup stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
23-03-4
70
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken cold holding at 46F for more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken cold holding at 46F for more than 4 hours. **See stop**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed owner a copy to during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryers soiled with food debris and grease.
23-03-4
61
Jun 4, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Did not observe any employee food safety training during time of call back. Operator stated her employees quit, and that her sister is her only food handler. Operator stated she will have the employee take the food handler test within the next 24 hours. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
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 2025-06-04: Did not observe any employee food safety training during time of call back. Operator stated her employees quit, and that her sister is her only food handler. Operator stated she will have the employee take the food handler test within the next 24 hours. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
82
Apr 4, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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
82
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken outside of its original packing stored next to pork inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed pork during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator a copy of Consumer Advisory during time of inspection.
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda cans stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed soda cans during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy dust and grease debris on hood vents.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered brisket stored inside walk in cooler. Operator covered brokset during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
52
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Observed no training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Owner still does not have training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Owner scheduled for September 1, 2024. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Owner scheduled for September 8th at 2:45pm. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
90
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Observed no training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Owner still does not have training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Owner scheduled for September 1, 2024. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
90
Jul 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Jun 11, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license, 6/1/24.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp 54° in expo cooler, per owner placed an hour ago, placed into walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Violation being addressed from previous inspection 3/27/24 and 6/11/24.
53A-01-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, hood vents soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination., clam shells stored upright in prep table.
25-06-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, microwave with food debris.
22-08-4
58
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from cup and then engage in food preparation, no hand wash.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey 45F, per employee placed 1 hour ago, placed in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach stored next to sugar under prep table located behind expo coolers in cook station.
41-10-4
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. Emailed to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee fill and store sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink across from walk in cooler.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving in walk in cooler rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees drinking in food preparation area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil in storage area stored on floor, also observed clams stored on floor in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave near expos with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed seals walk in cooler soiled with dirt and or mold like substance. Also observed hood vents soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not stored inverted near stove.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork in walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
29
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed eggs stored over can sodas in walk in cooler.
08A-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table near hand wash sink.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda stored on floor in walk in cooler and egg rolls stored on floor in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed fryer and flat top soiled with grease and food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink across from walk in cooler, slow draining.
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed brisket and boiled peanuts in walk in cooler uncovered.
08B-12-5
64
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on the floor inside dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed hens stored left of ice machine to read at 40 F, but no longer frozen.
06-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic containers stored on floor under oven. Employee removed containers from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed brisket uncovered in walk in freezer.
08B-12-5
82
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho Me! last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho Me! on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho Me!?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pho Me!.
How does Pho Me! compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Pho Me! most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 88.
Has Pho Me!'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pho Me! have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pho Me! means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pho Me! inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Me! is inspected around five times per year on average.
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