Pho Nguyen Vietnamese Noodle

177 S. John Sims Pkwy, Valparaiso, FL 32580

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Pho Nguyen Vietnamese Noodle stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average is 98, putting Pho Nguyen Vietnamese Noodle squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Safe Staff

53B-14-5

Basic - Floors observed soiled with an accumulation of debris and grease. Kitchen floor under tables and cook line equipment.

36-73-4

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Chef assembled ready to eat fresh spring rolls with bare hands. Discussion conducted reference no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Chef rewashed hands and put on gloves to continue . **Corrected On-Site**

09-01-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in front wait station hand wash sink.

29-20-5

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Seafood upright freezer located in storage area ( next to office)

14-69-4

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Dec 2, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal food ( fish ) stored with restaurant food in rear storage area upright freezer. Not segregated and property labeled as 'Employee Food'

40-06-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer . Rear storage upright ( middle unit)

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line Noodle scoop Water 93F

10-07-4

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Kitchen stove dood handle **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pho Nguyen Vietnamese Noodle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pho Nguyen Vietnamese Noodle on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pho Nguyen Vietnamese Noodle?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pho Nguyen Vietnamese Noodle.

How does Pho Nguyen Vietnamese Noodle compare to other restaurants in Valparaiso?

Pho Nguyen Vietnamese Noodle most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Valparaiso average of 98.

Has Pho Nguyen Vietnamese Noodle's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pho Nguyen Vietnamese Noodle have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pho Nguyen Vietnamese Noodle 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 Nguyen Vietnamese Noodle inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Nguyen Vietnamese Noodle is inspected around two times per year on average.

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