Le's Pho
5040 W SR 46 Ste 1114, Sanford, FL 32771 · Permanent Food Service · License 6904742
What drove the grade
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 9 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed by the Sep 25 follow-up), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 13 basic (5 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-28
- Extension granted on Sep 17, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score70
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitSep 25, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitSep 17, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
6 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
-tested 3x, 0ppm, operator had dishmachine professionally serviced prior to callback inspection
More time given
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
More time given
- First visitSep 9, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
18 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -tested 2X, 0ppm
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate3
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
-employee rinsed his hands in triple sink
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
-interior of microwave -underneath lid of roll-top reach-in cooler -inside lower portion of roll-top reach-in cooler
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
-both handwash sinks in the kitchen, operator restocked
Fixed on the spot
Basic13
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
-raw chicken and buckets in walk-in cooler
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
-multiple employee drinks stored on shelf over prep table
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
-bowl stored in cooked white rice in the top of the roll-top reach-in cooler, operator removed
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Equipment in poor repair.
-roll-top reach-in cooler lid has a gap between parts
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
-exterior of mop sink -shelf above handwash sink next to triple sink -exterior of microwave -buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles -walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust/debris -walk-in cooler shelves -exterior of cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
-large pots stored on top of stand-up reach-in freezer
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
-multiple food contact items stored on the floor underneath the dishwasher
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
-case of foam cups stored on the floor in hallway
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
-handwash sink faucet next to triple sink
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
-right side wall of mop sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
-wall over handwash sink and triple sink
Repeat violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
-floor underneath handwash sink and triple sink
Repeat violation
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
-operator may access current license at myfloridalicense.com or by calling the DBPR Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.