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Failing Health Score
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PHO TAN in LAKELAND currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 65.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 4 critical, 5 major, 7 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on September 22, 2026 shows 14 observation rows: 4 critical, 4 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Water chestnuts
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork at room temp
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler on cooks line
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing raw chicken in handwash sink. Discussed handwash sink used for only handwashing.
- [32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed doors
- [35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Two flies flying around trash can and prep sink. One fly in dining room.
- [51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
- [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. Missing two training certifications for two cooks.
- [53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificate for Elaine not completely filled out
- [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Holding lettuce
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Diet Coke and Coke Zero soda nozzles soiled. Operator removed and cleaned.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on server station flip top unit soiled with mold like substance .
- [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meats over cooked chicken broth in reach in freezer Raw shell eggs over ready to eat lettuce in two door reach in cooler
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