M&K Pho
140 San Marco Ave, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 · Permanent Food Service · License 6501195
What drove the grade
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 28 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed before it reopened Aug 29), 1 basic-7
- Emergency closure on Aug 28, reopened Aug 29Counts 20 for 30 days after reopening, 10 until 90 days, then nothing-10
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Licensing inspection
- First visitOct 26, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.
Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed consumer advisory to owner.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
C73Routine inspection3 violations, 2 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Reopened after closure
- Follow-up visitAug 29, 2026 Reopened after closure
The inspector came back, found the problems fixed and allowed the business to reopen.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 28, 2026 Emergency closure
Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Above fill line in cooler; noodles 57°F; ( - Cold Holding) Per person in charge only the 1 hour. Pulled from above fill line and placed inside reach in cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
Observed 11 rodent dropping inside back door right along wall and behind reach in freezer. 6 rodent dropping under 3 compartment sink. Observed 2 on left side of back door. Observed 3 behind cook line.
Basic1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Soy sauce on floor.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.