How many health inspections has PHO EVA had?

PHO EVA has had 38 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PHO EVA ever been shut down?

Yes, PHO EVA has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at PHO EVA?

The most frequently cited violations at PHO EVA are: Proper hand/arm washing, Correct procedures, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility. Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

PHO EVA

648 BEAL PKWY NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Okaloosa County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TRAN KITCHEN LLC · License: SEA5604068

PHO EVA in Fort Walton Beach, FL has 38 inspections on record with 160 total violations (4.2 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

38Inspections

160Violations

1Closures

Data current as of May 14, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for PHO EVA
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jan 13, 2020	Rodent activity	09:16:00

Inspection History (38)

May 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Feb 4, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Feb 2, 2024 — Complaint Full· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Oct 25, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Jan 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Aug 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

May 31, 2022 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Apr 19, 2022 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 14, 2022 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 9, 2022 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 26, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 10, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jan 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jan 13, 2020 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

May 16, 2019 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

May 15, 2019 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

May 15, 2019 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 14, 2019 — Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

May 14, 2019 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Apr 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 25, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 8, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 16, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 16, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Dec 15, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Dec 14, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 14, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Nov 14, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 13, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 12, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 11, 2016 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

PHO EVA has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Okaloosa County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.85.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PHO EVA had?: PHO EVA has had 38 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PHO EVA ever been shut down?: Yes, PHO EVA has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at PHO EVA?: The most frequently cited violations at PHO EVA are: Proper hand/arm washing, Correct procedures, Food contact surfaces.

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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).

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