Pho Today
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
100
Score
Pho Today appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris”, showing up four times.
Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Pho Today is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 9 pots of beef broth (49-54F - Cooling), all stored in deep metal pot on shelf in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per manager. Stop sale issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Still the same. Observed 7 pots of beef broth (49-54F - Cooling), all stored in deep metal pot on shelf in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per manager. Unit was serviced yesterday but adjusted thermostat again today. Stop sale issued. **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 9 pots of beef broth (49-54F - Cooling), all stored in deep metal pot on shelf in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per manager. Stop sale issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Still the same. Observed 7 pots of beef broth (49-54F - Cooling), all stored in deep metal pot on shelf in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per manager. Unit was serviced yesterday but adjusted thermostat again today. Stop sale issued. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (44-45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46-48F - Cold Holding); soup, cooked pork, cut cabbage (44-46F), all stored in walk in cooler, door was left open due to delivery of food today as per manager. Ambient temperature at 45F. Unit has ice build up under fan. Technician arrived to inspect unit and service it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Cooked pork, cooked chicken, rice (44-46 Cold holding), all stored in walk in cooler. Operator had to adjust setting to unit early this morning. Ambient temperature at 36F. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 9 pots of beef broth (49-54F - Cooling), all stored in deep metal pot on shelf in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per manager. Stop sale issued. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Still the same. Observed 7 pots of beef broth (49-54F - Cooling), all stored in deep metal pot on shelf in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per manager. Unit was serviced yesterday but adjusted thermostat again today. Stop sale issued. **Time Extended**
03D-15-4
58
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
10
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Single ceiling tile in back kitchen area near back door over food prep area
36-37-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Clean knife stored in between wall at ware washing areas
24-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach in coolers with torn gasket
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line equipment. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor under dry storage rack **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in walk in cooler in disrepair
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Prep food stored on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door with ice build up **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave with food debris build up
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler with soiled gaskets Hood filters with grease build up
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sauce in walk in cooler uncovered. Manager covered **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen wall with food debris in prep area **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
58
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
39
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 2 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored over prep table over food prep in back kitchen prep area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee washing hands in prep sink with only opening cold water valve and using no soap and washing for under 20 seconds and drying hands on clothing after handling clean equipments from dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer employee handling soiled equipment's and then handling clean equipment's from dish machine without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands in prep sink with only opening cold water valve and using no soap and washing for under 20 seconds and drying hands on clothing after handling clean equipments from dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking on cook line and then went to continue preparing food without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washing hands in prep sink with only opening cold water valve and using no soap and washing for under 20 seconds and drying hands on clothing after handling clean equipments from dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands in prep sink with only opening cold water valve and using no soap and washing for under 20 seconds and drying hands on clothing after handling clean equipments from dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observe employee wash and rinse soiled cutting board that was used for preparing raw meat and place away at dry storage without sanitizing. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shells eggs stored over case of lettuce in walk in cooler. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in prep sink with only opening cold water valve and using no soap and washing for under 20 seconds and drying hands on clothing after handling clean equipments from dish machine
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line being used to rinse noodles. Hand wash sink at ware washing area being used to thaw raw beef. Employee removed raw beef from sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside dry season container bin
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven door under soiled on cook line
23-24-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Knives stored in between wall and three compartment sink area in back kitchen area
24-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored over prep table over food in back prep area. Employee removed. **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 personal bags with dry foods in back kitchen area. Employee keys stored over prep table over food **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with torn gasket **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under prep table across in back kitchen area. Under dish machine and three compartment sink area
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cook line. Under dry storage rack in back area **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Clear food container with stored cooked chicken in walk in cooler is cracked
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer walk in Freezer door with ice build up
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towel under cutting board in prep area while in use
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled within grease build up **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2nd Interior reach in cooler on cook line soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Raw chicken box being reused to stored cooked foods and other foods in walk in freezer
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler. Dry season in dry storage area **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw prep beef stored in back hand wash sink in standing water at 43F. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink cup with lid and straw stored inside flip top make table reach in cooler at wait station. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
8
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs - then handle clean plate without washing hands. Reviewed with employee **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine not sanitizing and at 0ppm chlorine while having dishes in use. Operator setting up three compartment sink **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw prep pork in walk in cooler. Employee properly stored raw shell eggs **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employees Medicine stored above prep table in back prep kitchen area. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine not sanitizing and at 0ppm chlorine while having dishes in use. Operator setting up three compartment sink **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at wait station blocked with serving tray. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple employees training certificates missing date of birth **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees with expired training certificates **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Dry cloth stored in direct contact on top of noodles inside flip top make table on cook line. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored over prep table in back kitchen area over food Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with torn gasket
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cook line equipments **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Prep raw pork stored on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs on oven door. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter with grease build up **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored on top of prep raw meat in make table reach in cooler on cook line. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with food residues build up **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. White rice in walk in cooler uncovered
08B-12-5
20
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Prep raw pork stored over cut prep vegetables in walk in cooler Raw frozen prep chicken stored over raw frozen beef in walk in Freezer. All items properly stored by employee **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Soup (46-55F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler overnight in huge deep metal cooking pots with no additional prep done today as per employee. Stop sale issued. Provided technical assistance to cool soups in smaller batches in shallow containers
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Soup (46-55F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler overnight in huge deep metal cooking pots with no additional prep done today as per employee. Stop sale issued. Provided technical assistance to cool soups in smaller batches in shallow containers
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Soup (46-55F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler overnight in huge deep metal cooking pots with no additional prep done today as per employee. Stop sale issued. Provided technical assistance to cool soups in smaller batches in shallow containers
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple employees missing date of birth of training certificates **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open drink cup stored above prep table in back kitchen area. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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 phone stored over prep table in back area. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dishwasher machine
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipments on cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler cooler floor in disrepair near entrance of walk in Freezer **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted debris
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple dry seasoning stored uncovered in back dry storage area **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Raw beef thawing in prep sink at standing water at 100F. Provided technical assigned employee turn on cold water **Corrective Action Taken**
06-07-5
33
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
14
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho Today last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho Today on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho Today?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pho Today.
How does Pho Today compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Pho Today most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Pho Today's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pho Today have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pho Today 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 Pho Today inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Today is inspected around four times per year on average.
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