Pho Viet Cuisine
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
37
Score
Pho Viet Cuisine has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 30, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other Brandon restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat veggies, employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs over beer in walk in cooler. Discussed proper food storage **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior two door reach in freezer
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked handwash sink by dish machine. Employee removed cart and bag blocking sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap dispenser on cooks line
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine dish machine
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Grooved cutting board
14-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer various frozen items on floor (shrimp) **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soap dispenser
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in freezer
12B-13-4
37
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked meatballs in walk in cooler. Operator placed beef on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken held at 49F in flip top cooler at cookline. Operator moved to lower part of cooler. Cooked shrimp held at 46F in flip top cooler at cookline. Operator placed in ice bath.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Window cleaner observed stored on front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Prepared raw broccoli observed stored in shopping bag. Operator placed in food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in coolers and walk in cooler not dated.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish blocked by cart. Operator moved cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Softened butter on prep table, no time plan, no time mark. Provided operator with written procedures for using time as a public health control **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk rice an and sugar. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at wait station.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in dish area
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under dish machine
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of hoisin sauce on floor at front counter. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Rice paddle stored on condiment packs. Operator placed in container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler doors soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed in dish area.
29-19-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
23
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks and walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Open food re-served to customers. Observed employee marrying bottles of hoisin sauce that were previously on tables for customer self service Stop sale 5 bottles **Admin Complaint**
07-06-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by dish blocked by cart. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing out bottles of hoisin in hand sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks and walk in cooler
12B-13-4
47
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over washed basil. The eggs was relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A spray bottle of windex next to plastic containers and lids on the table entering the kitchen. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand was sink in the dishwasher area is blocked by a black utility cart. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and dining area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and dishwasher area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In front of the cook line in the kitchen. **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf acfrom the dishwasher. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Drinking cup used to scoop ice at the beverage station on the front counter. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Knives between prep table and reach in coolers. The knives was removed and taken to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of the microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the shelf across from the right end of the cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Cook line over the wok station. Floor soiled under the cooking equipment. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dishwasher area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
30
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by rolling table
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top of ice machine
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to ice machine
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust bottom of glass door cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler, foods
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
55
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 12 roaches along base boards of wall adjacent to dry storage area, 5 roaches on wall above dish machine , 2 roaches on dry storage shelf, 7 roaches in a box of zip lock bags on dry storage shelf **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: Observed 5 live roaches in dish area along wall, 3 live roaches on wall next to dry storage shelf **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 3 egg casings along wall in dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: Observed 1 egg casing on container of dish soap under 3-compartment sink **Admin Complaint**
35A-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with black mold and old food build up through kitchen and walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: Observed walls soiled with black mold and old food build up through kitchen and walk-in cooler **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches along floor in dish washing area , 4 dead roaches in hand sink in dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: Observed 10 dead roaches in dish area along wall **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed a grill stored on the ground adjacent to the back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: Observed grill stored outside next to back door **Time Extended**
33-31-5
64
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho Viet Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho Viet Cuisine on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho Viet Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pho Viet Cuisine.
How does Pho Viet Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Pho Viet Cuisine most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Pho Viet Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pho Viet Cuisine have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pho Viet Cuisine means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pho Viet Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Viet Cuisine is inspected around four times per year on average.
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