Pho Huong in Tampa

Last inspected:

4034 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
Overview

Pho Huong in Tampa has a substantial violation history, averaging 10.9 violations per inspection across 16 inspections since 2020—more than double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations, including sick worker policies and handwashing requirements, have been cited in at least 7 inspections. Shell stock requirements and food contact surface violations have also appeared repeatedly across multiple years. The facility has been subject to two disciplinary actions totaling $320 in fines. Fire safety violations involving cooking equipment without proper hood suppression systems were documented in December 2025, April 2015, and March 2015, representing a recurring failure to maintain required ventilation systems. The most recent inspection on December 1, 2025 identified 30 violations and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, citing employee health policy failures, shell stock requirements, food contact surface issues, and consumer advisory deficiencies.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

17Inspections
176Violations
0Closures
3Fire
$320in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Pho Huong in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 10.4 violations / inspection 10.4 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.75 violations / inspection 5.75 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Pho Huong in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $320.00

Disciplinary action history for Pho Huong in Tampa
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2025090589 $160.00 Dec 1, 2025 Miami (Doral)
3--2021024328 $160.00 Jan 15, 2021 Miami (Doral)

Pho Huong in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Table top fryers on front line prep table, not located beneath hood systems.
— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Table top fryer being used in kitchen, not under hood.

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Table top fryer being used in kitchen, not under hood.

Pho Huong in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— 1 inspection17 violations · 11 high priority

Pho Huong in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pho Huong in Tampa last inspected?
Pho Huong in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Pho Huong in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Pho Huong in Tampa are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Pho Huong in Tampa had?
Pho Huong in Tampa has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Pho Huong in Tampa find?
Pho Huong in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 30, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Pho Huong in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, Pho Huong in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Pho Huong in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Pho Huong in Tampa has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Pho Huong in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Pho Huong in Tampa has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
How much has Pho Huong in Tampa been fined?
Pho Huong in Tampa has been fined a total of $320.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Pho Huong in Tampa operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Song Huong Restaurant (2015-2015).

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