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Mixed Health Record
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PHO'NESSA in PALM COAST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 74.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 1 critical, 7 major, 13 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on September 25, 2026 shows 17 observation rows: 1 critical, 5 major, and 11 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [11-27-4] 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. Emailed to her
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Old build up pounder cooking equipment
- [08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed veggies on shelf above cut veggies in upright cooler
- [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
- [51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Couldnt find it
- [50-03-4] Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Old one
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk container, employee stated its sugar
- [05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. None
- [05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. None
- [11-26-1] 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. For one employee here that could not find certification
- [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Handling veggies, no hair restraint
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Oil jug on floor, operator placed it on shelf
- [50-04-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. None. Explained to manager
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken lumpia on shelf above cooked beef in upright cooler
- [35B-14-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Window opened, no screen
- [53B-13-5] 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. One employee here since they opened in 2021, could not find the certificate
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