Q5 Pho
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Q5 Pho has four inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to zero violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average for Chiefland sits at 72, putting Q5 Pho on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several bottles containing glass cleaner and furniture polish stored on shelf directly beside single-use cups below front counter. Manager removed all chemicals from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. In fryer basket on prep table in kitchen: pork egg rolls (80F - Hot Holding). Manager stated the egg rolls were cooked appropriately 15 minutes prior, then reheated the egg rolls during this inspection. pork egg rolls (80F 1:35, 190F 1:45 - Reheating) 2. In pan at cookline: rice (115F - Hot Holding). Manager stated the rice was cooked approximately 30 minutes prior, the placed in a pan held at room temperature. Inspector had the manager begin reheating the rice during this inspection.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: cooked beef (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the beef was placed into this cooler from another cooler three hours prior, then covered the beef with ice to rapidly cool it to 41F. cooked beef (53F 1:10, 44F-48F 2:10 - Cooling) Stop sale issued.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: cooked beef (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the beef was placed into this cooler from another cooler three hours prior, then covered the beef with ice to rapidly cool it to 41F. cooked beef (53F 1:10, 44F-48F 2:10 - Cooling)
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: cooked beef (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the beef was placed into this cooler from another cooler three hours prior, then covered the beef with ice to rapidly cool it to 41F. 2. On counter at cookline: raw shell eggs (79F ambient - Cold Holding). Manager stated the raw shell eggs have been stored at room temperature at the cookline for 30 minutes, then placed them back inside a cooler during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Several bags containing raw meats stored inside grocery bags. Manager placed the bags in food-grade containers during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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. No proof of food handler training for any employees or proof employees have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee in rear prep area washed hands in the three-compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwash sink near cookline. Employee replenished the towels during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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. No proof of food handler training available for any employees. Inspector observed three employees handling food during this inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelving inside several reach-in coolers throughout kitchen. Manager discarded all cardboard during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Section of ceiling removed in back of kitchen, near dish storage rack. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Several bowls stored not inverted on shelf near back door of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink cups stored on top of microwave and on top of dish storage shelf in server station. Manager removed both drinks from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's jacket stored in shelf in dry storage area above salt and starch bins. Manager removed the jacket from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Several employees handling food with bracelets and/or watches on wrists.
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Wide gap below back door of kitchen, leading to outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both lids of dumpster left open. An employee closed the dumpster lids during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes containing single-use lids and single-use chopsticks stored directly on floor in dry storage room.
25-05-4
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Nov 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One fly flying in dry storage room.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection on backside of building.
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Jug containing bleach and jug containing soap stored on shelf directly above sanitizer compartment in three-compartment sink. Manager removed chemicals from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. 1. Sugar and salt stored inside nonfood-grade plastic containers on shelf in dry storage area. 2. Cut cabbage stored inside of grocery bag. Manager placed cabbage in a food-grade bag during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available for testing chlorine in the three-compartment sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing sanitizer missing label on cart at front counter. Manager added the proper label during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter behind ice machine not dated.
29-28-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent lights in dry storage room not shielded.
38-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect pest control device installed on the wall at kitchen entrance, directly above prep table.
35B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop stored down inside sugar inside bin in dry storage room. Manager rearranged the scoop during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Two holes around pipes on ceiling in kitchen, near three-compartment sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line several shelves near back door of kitchen. Manager removed cardboard from shelves during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Doors to both restrooms not self-closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on doors of reach-in freezer near dry storage room.
14-69-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster stored directly on grass, not on nonabsorbent pad.
33-23-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor beside water heater. Manager swept the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large pot not inverted on shelf above three-compartment sink. Manager inverted the pot during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No drain pipe installed below mop sink behind building. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons and forks stored food-contact surface upwards inside bin at front counter.
24-18-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Visibly soiled extension cord stored directly on top of package containing paper towels inside water heater room. Manager removed the extension cord from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Accumulation of building materials behind establishment.
33-31-5
Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed. Several small wooden shelves not sealed.
14-06-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster.
33-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Q5 Pho last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Q5 Pho on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Q5 Pho?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Q5 Pho.
How does Q5 Pho compare to other restaurants in Chiefland?
Q5 Pho most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Chiefland average of 72.
Has Q5 Pho's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Q5 Pho have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Q5 Pho means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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