Ak Pho Vietnamese Noodle House in Ocala
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2635 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL 34471AK Pho Vietnamese Noodle House in Ocala has a concerning record of repeated high-priority violations across 21 inspections spanning multiple years. The facility has averaged 7.2 violations per inspection—nearly 40% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2—with a pattern of critical deficiencies in hand washing, chemical storage, toxic substance control, employee health policy, shell stock requirements, and time-as-control procedures. High-priority violations were cited in 7 of the 8 most recent inspections, indicating systemic management failures rather than isolated incidents. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure, but three of the last five inspections resulted in administrative complaint recommendations, the highest level of formal enforcement action short of closure. Most notably, chemical storage and toxic substance control violations have appeared in 4 of the last 5 inspections, suggesting these hazards remain unresolved despite repeated citations. The most recent inspection on January 29, 2026 documented 30 violations including three high-priority findings—hand washing, chemical storage, and toxic substance control—and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ak Pho Vietnamese Noodle House in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Ak Pho Vietnamese Noodle House in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Ak Pho Vietnamese Noodle House in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ak Pho Vietnamese Noodle House in Ocala last inspected?
- Ak Pho Vietnamese Noodle House in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 29, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Ak Pho Vietnamese Noodle House in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ak Pho Vietnamese Noodle House in Ocala are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Ak Pho Vietnamese Noodle House in Ocala had?
- Ak Pho Vietnamese Noodle House in Ocala has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ak Pho Vietnamese Noodle House in Ocala find?
- Ak Pho Vietnamese Noodle House in Ocala was most recently inspected on January 29, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Ak Pho Vietnamese Noodle House in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Ak Pho Vietnamese Noodle House in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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