Q5 Pho in Chiefland
1525 Nw 26 Ave, Chiefland, FL 32626
Q5 PHO in Chiefland is a 90-seat restaurant with a volatile compliance record. Across four inspections, the facility accumulated 42 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection — double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominated the record, including six violations cited on February 11, 2026, alone: allergen awareness, food in good condition, shell stock requirements, parasite destruction, food contact surfaces, and toxic substance control. The same critical issues—toxic substance control, food contact surfaces, and proper cooking temperatures—appeared repeatedly across inspections in November 2025 and February 2026, indicating systemic management failures. On February 11, 2026, an administrative complaint was recommended following the discovery of 45 violations; the facility subsequently complied during a callback inspection nine days later on February 20, 2026, with zero violations found.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: February 20, 2026
Q5 Pho in Chiefland: Comparison to Levy County Averages
Q5 Pho in Chiefland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (4)
— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Q5 Pho in Chiefland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Q5 Pho in Chiefland last inspected?
- Q5 Pho in Chiefland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 20, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Q5 Pho in Chiefland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Q5 Pho in Chiefland are: Proper cooling equipment, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Q5 Pho in Chiefland had?
- Q5 Pho in Chiefland has had 4 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Q5 Pho in Chiefland find?
- Q5 Pho in Chiefland was most recently inspected on February 20, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Q5 Pho in Chiefland ever been shut down?
- No, Q5 Pho in Chiefland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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