Pho Tastic in Vero Beach

Last inspected:

770 S Us Hwy 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962
Overview

Pho Tastic in Vero Beach has accumulated 149 violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection—nearly 20% above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record, with management awareness, employee health reporting, water supply, chemical storage, and hand-washing compliance cited repeatedly across multiple inspections. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 6 inspections, indicating a systemic issue with sick workers or failure to report employee illness. A fire safety violation was documented on August 2, 2018, for use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after 18 violations were found, including high-priority citations for management awareness, water supply, chemical storage, hand-washing, and employee health reporting. A Warning Issued disposition followed on January 14, 2026 after 24 violations were documented, indicating formal escalation of enforcement.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
149Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Pho Tastic in Vero Beach: Comparison to Indian River County Averages

This Facility 6.2 violations / inspection 6.2 violations per inspection
Indian River County Avg 6.33 violations / inspection 6.33 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Indian River County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

Pho Tastic in Vero Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Utilizing small fryer front line for egg rolls Call Fire Marshall Dave IRC Spoke with Dave and he will have someone come check on the fryer

Pho Tastic in Vero Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Pho Tastic in Vero Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pho Tastic in Vero Beach last inspected?
Pho Tastic in Vero Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Pho Tastic in Vero Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Pho Tastic in Vero Beach are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Pho Tastic in Vero Beach had?
Pho Tastic in Vero Beach has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Pho Tastic in Vero Beach find?
Pho Tastic in Vero Beach was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Pho Tastic in Vero Beach ever been shut down?
No, Pho Tastic in Vero Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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.
Has Pho Tastic in Vero Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Pho Tastic in Vero Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Pho Tastic in Vero Beach operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Pho-tastic (2018).

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