Hmong Pho House & Deli Asian Cuisine
1012 S 6 Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873 · Permanent Food Service · License 3500271
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 27 routine inspection3 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 5 basic-21
- Safety score79
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
More time given
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
More time given
- First visitOct 27, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed containers of raw hard shell eggs over tea and noodles in reach in cooler in the kitchen, owner moved the eggs.
Fixed on the spot
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Observed 3 packs of raw beef over bag of peppers in the reach in freezer in dry storage area, operator moved the beef to different reach in freezer.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
Observed bottle of vitamins on the shelf above food preparation table in kitchen, owner moved.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 11, Employee health: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Printed a copy for owner.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no towels in men's bathroom, owner replaced.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Observed employees scallops and salmon not segregated from the restaurant food in the reach in freezer, owner moved to a different location.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed a cup with no handle in a container of rice, owner moved.
Fixed on the spot
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in back of kitchen.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Observed leaking faucet at 3-compartment sink.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Observed 14 dead roaches in glue trap under prep table in kitchen. 9 dead roaches in glue trap under shelf in dry storage area. 1 dead roach besides reach in cooler in storage area, owner discarded and cleaned and sanitized areas.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.