Pho Tastic
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Pho Tastic, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Vero Beach restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken wings 47-54 cooling overnight in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Chicken wings in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
01B-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation in walk in cooler dripping into pan. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
28-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cook line equipment - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw Chicken in plastic container being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Advised operator to move **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and food debris around stove - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
61
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken wings 47-54 cooling overnight in walk in cooler
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Chicken wings in walk in cooler
01B-36-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over bread in reach in cooler. Employee moved bread **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and food debris around stove
23-03-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink is not accessible due to storage shelf. Operator states they have not been using mop sink and disposing of water outside **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation in walk in cooler dripping into pan.
28-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw Chicken in plastic container being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Advised operator to move **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cook line equipment
36-73-4
45
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator for tapioca pearls **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in white rice container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under fryers **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor in office **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
78
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Boba pearls found at 71f. In service for 2 hours. Educated operator and advised to moved to cooler to rapid chill
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Next to onions in prep area. Operator moved chemicals **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As dump sink evidenced by debris in sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers, equipment and 3CS **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
61
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Half and half
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile damaged above walk in cooler
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Large covered pots of broth found in walk in cooler at 55-62°. Manager stated it has been in cooler overnight.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
01B-36-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large covered pots of broth found in walk in cooler at 55-62°. Manager stated it has been in cooler overnight.
03D-15-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler
36-36-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walk in cooler wall **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Hood filters soiled with grease. Wire shelves above 3 compartment sink accumulated grease/food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of small oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Not inverted above 3 door cooler
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall around microwave oven
36-27-5
50
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from RTE foods based when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw house wrapped beef over RTE house wrapped ingredients for egg rolls in walk-in freezer. Moved to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Microwave, oven and cooking equipment soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. At walk in chiller with water dripping from unit into plastic container. **Repeat Violation**
28-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer, cooler, and cook line areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezer with heavy buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pipes at grease trap area.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Placed in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho Tastic last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho Tastic on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho Tastic?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pho Tastic.
How does Pho Tastic compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Pho Tastic most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Pho Tastic's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pho Tastic have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pho Tastic 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 Tastic inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Tastic is inspected around three times per year on average.
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