Pho Tan
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Pho Tan has 10 inspections in the public record. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Lakeland restaurant, which scores around 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Product inside the upright freezer.
02C-04-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1, 2026
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In front of the upright freezers.
29-18-4
82
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. I had employee to wash her hands with soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade at the end of the table across from the walk in cooler. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-27-5
74
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over cilantro . Inside the walk in cooler. The eggs was located. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Provided a copy to their email address. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade at the end of the table across from the walk in cooler. The can opener was removed to the 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef, chicken, pork inside the walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
64
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. 3 door freezer in the dry storage area.
14-05-4
95
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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 a copy to the operator. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining the stainless steel upright freezer shelves in the dry storage area.
14-05-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.in dry storage area near the white upright freezer. The owner replaced the drain cover **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Clear frying oil on the floor in the dry storage area next to the white upright freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler wall soiled with food debris.
36-27-5
74
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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. Tested at 0ppm. Discussed with employee to get machine recalibrated. Person in charge will set up three compartment sink to sanitize dishes **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of yellow liquid not labeled in server station.
41-17-4
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. Printed for operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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.printed 4 copies and emailed pdf to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen and dish area
36-37-5
47
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of tylenol, and aleve on shelf next to plates
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade and guard soiled with food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of blue cleaner in server station not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Standing water in floor drain by ice machine
29-19-4
64
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Printed change of seating for operator. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Printed change of seating form for operator. Also printed at previous inspection. **Admin Complaint**
28-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of machine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of machine. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack, employee removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Time Extended**
10-12-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho Tan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho Tan on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho Tan?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pho Tan.
How does Pho Tan compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Pho Tan most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Pho Tan's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pho Tan have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pho Tan 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Tan is inspected around three times per year on average.
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