Pho Tan 2

1281 First St S, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Pho Tan 2 has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Winter Haven average 88, so Pho Tan 2 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels in hand washing sink by the three compartment sink, operator removed towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

May 21, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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53B-02-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In the dining room behind the reach in cooler where the bear is stored in dining area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**

36-36-4

Apr 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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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 was primed. Test at 50ppm after third try. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef sitting on the sink without any running water. Operator moved beef to the reach cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda station in kitchen. Operator secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Right above cash register entrance and cook line. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar on the floor in dry storage. Place Bag of sugar off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor next mop sink. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored behind cooked pork. operator moved cooked pork to back of the reachin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine

22-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand washing sink by serviceline.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink using for storing several misc items. operator cleaned out mop sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

29-20-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef bone in chest freezer

08B-12-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. on serviceline

51-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pho Tan 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pho Tan 2 on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pho Tan 2?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pho Tan 2.

How does Pho Tan 2 compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Pho Tan 2 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has Pho Tan 2's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pho Tan 2 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pho Tan 2 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 Tan 2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Tan 2 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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