FIVE SPICE VIETNAMESE PHO AND SUSHI BAR

Name: FIVE SPICE VIETNAMESE PHO AND SUSHI BAR
Address: 1801 NE 8 ST, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33033, US
Rating: 24.5

1801 NE 8 ST, HOMESTEAD, FL 33033

License #2331398

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️

24.5 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 8, 2026 · 6 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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FIVE SPICE VIETNAMESE PHO AND SUSHI BAR in HOMESTEAD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 24.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 52 total violations — 9 critical, 10 major, 33 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on the right side, left side and bottom of exit door.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black fan next to prep tables soiled with accumulated dust.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under shelf at walk in cooler has accumulation of debris.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.

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Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
[16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster via email.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black fan next to prep tables soiled with accumulated dust.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed floor the top of the dishwasher soiled.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed toaster at sushi bar heavily soiled with old food debris.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on the right side, left side and bottom of exit door.
[05-13-5] During callback inspection observed probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under shelf at walk in cooler has accumulation of debris.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[53A-05-6] During callback inspection observed no currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash metal container with gloves on and then proceeded to touch ready to eat carrots pickles with same gloves.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over sweet and sour sauce at reach in cooler in the cook line.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tapioca (85F - Hot Holding) near sealer machine.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee put on gloves without first washing her hands to plate soup to serve to customers. coach employee.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed floor the top of the dishwasher soiled.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black fan next to prep tables soiled with accumulated dust.
[35A-02-8] Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flies land on container with beans sprouts at preparation table.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager showed up at time of inspection.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash metal container with gloves on and then proceeded to touch ready to eat carrots pickles with same gloves.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster via email.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at sushi bar 83F.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under shelf at walk in cooler has accumulation of debris.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook brisket (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line, as per manager less than 2 hours. Observed cook shrimp (58F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line, as per operator for an hour.
[05-13-5] Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. Manager unable to find thermometer at time of inspection.
[12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
[12A-19-4] Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washed hands with cold water at sushi bar handwash sink.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pots not inverted at dry storage area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink needs to the triple used to store container with soap.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of avocados stored on floor under prep table with microwave.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating a protein bar at cook line.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing her hands in the triple sink. Coach employee.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed toaster at sushi bar heavily soiled with old food debris.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on the right side, left side and bottom of exit door.