Taste of Pho
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Taste of Pho, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Kissimmee average 78, so Taste of Pho is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 22, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Operator had reporting agreement but was not filled out Operator filled out **Corrected On-Site**
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 - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwashing sink at entrance into kitchen Vents in hood over cookline
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several on clean dish rack
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on dry storage shelf at entrance to kitchen To go catering pans by clean dish storage Operator protected **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruit in reach in cooler at bar area over ready to eat drinks Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container unlabeled Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No printed copy of business license available
50-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per operator, ordering a new one
16-55-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At three compartment sink and bar area
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler across from three compartment sink
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several throughout kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by kitchen entrance Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
41
Sep 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink by ice machine
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime White cutting boards in various sizes
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has to submit plans for facility,no plans exist for this facility**Warning** **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen next to hand washing sink
35B-01-4
67
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs stored over produce in Superior reach in cooler . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen glass door reach in cooler -egg drop soup (49F - Cold Holding); rice (49F - Cold Holding)/1.5 hours, operator placed in another refrigerated unit. -cold beverage triple glass door reach in cooler; roast duck (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (52F - ambient temperature )Operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense rice.in kitchen reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cookline floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under fryers. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cookline makeline unit , gasket torned, **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of the fryers soiled with encrusted grease and food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, by kitchen reach in cooler. **Warning**
36-27-5
33
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
64
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
50-17-2
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles for reach in cooler slimy in front of cook line - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in front of walk in - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor next to cooking station - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave left side of cook line - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taste of Pho last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taste of Pho on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taste of Pho?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taste of Pho.
How does Taste of Pho compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Taste of Pho most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Taste of Pho's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taste of Pho have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taste of 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.
How often is Taste of Pho inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taste of Pho is inspected around two times per year on average.
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