BANH MI AND PHO EXPRESS

Name: BANH MI AND PHO EXPRESS
Address: 3515 SAINT JOHN BLUFF RD S, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32224, US
Rating: 32.2

3515 SAINT JOHN BLUFF RD S, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32224

License #2612584

🍜 Thai/Vietnamese ℹ️

32.2 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

September 21, 2026 · 22 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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BANH MI AND PHO EXPRESS in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 32.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 70 total violations — 14 critical, 16 major, 40 minor.

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The latest inspection on September 21, 2026 shows 22 observation rows: 2 critical, 4 major, and 16 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has 5 employees with no proof of written agreement
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple stored containers on shelf with white powered and granulated substance not labeled. Employee stated its salt and flour
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Sauce in walk in cooler not covered
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up. Exterior of reach in freezer next to cook line with grease build up
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand wash sink next to ice machine with pipe leaking underneath when water is turned on
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in front counter hand wash sink. Moved by manager.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to ice machine
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to ware washing area
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen with dust build up
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler soiled. Floor under cooking equipment on cook line soiled
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At all hand wash sink in kitchen and prep and front counter area. Provided paper handout for hand washing sign
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Kitchen back door not self closing
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed on wall at front counter
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go TCS and Non-TCS items on front counter missing all label requirements
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food stored in reach in freezer not separate from restaurant food
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell egg and then handle clean plates without washing hands
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at both side of split at mop sink. Manager removed splitter
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup stored on prep table next to food
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at prep area with dust build up
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line preparing food with bracelet on wrist

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle used to dispense salt. Person in charge removed cup from salt.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean stacked pans on storage shelf above triple sink unable to properly air dry
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed multiple sealed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Also, plastic bucket of sauce stored on floor outside walk-in-cooler.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on ceiling, and shelving in walk in freezer.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board Observed wet towel stored under cutting board on prep table.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven has accumulation of debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler across from fryer soiled. Also, exterior of fridge next to fryer has heavy accumulation of grease.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two containers of white substance in dry food storage area unlabeled. Person in charge labeled salt and sugar containers.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat pork in walk-in-cooler. Person in charge removed raw chicken to properly store.
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed ambient temperature of raw shelled eggs (49F-50F - Cold Holding) in small fridge next to fryer. Operator removed shelled eggs and placed eggs in nearby cooler. Operator seen that someone moved the temperature dial inside fridge.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup and two utensils in hand wash sink on front service line. Operator removed items from hand wash sink.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to triple sink. Person in charge labeled spray bottle of bleach.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used to dispense cooked meats at sandwich making station.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf at triple sink unable to properly air dry
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Multiple sealed boxes, plastic bucketsand pans of food stored on floor in walk-in-cooler and walk in freezer
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler and on reach-in cooler at sandwich making station soiled. Also, multiple filters in hood above fryer area heavily soiled. Also, exterior side of fridge next to fryers has accumulation of grease.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored I. Mop bucket in a manner to not allow mop to dry properly.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels in direct contact with cooked meatballs, cooked pork, cooked beef in walk-in-cooler.
[08A-17-6] 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. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in freezer in prep area, not all products commercially packaged. Employee rearranged to properly store meats
[01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Two cracked eggs stored next shelled eggs in walk-in-cooler. See stop sale.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef empanada (109-113F - Hot Holding) in hot display case at front counter. Operator raised temp to reheat empanadas.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potable colored cutting boards on clean rack at triple sink soiled / stained. Also, nozzle for hot water urn soiled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front line used to store cup and large bucket. Operator removed items from hand wash sink .
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored at triple sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of sanitizer.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing above shelf next to walk-in-cooler. Operator slid ceiling tiles back into place.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf above triple sink unable to properly air dry
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor in back room next to walk-in-cooler. Also, bucket with sugar stored on floor on front service line. Operator removed both foods from the floor to properly store. Also, multiple sealed boxes stored on floor in walk in freezer.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters in hood area above fryers soiled/ accumulation of dust.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork in egg roll mix stored above ready to eat lemon grass. Not all products commercially packaged. Employee rearranged reach in freezer to properly store.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of raid stored next to lemon juice on shelf at front service line. Operator removed spray can of raid.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near stove soiled.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food training.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Operator had employees on duty read and sign form.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf next to triple sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of sanitizer.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line hand wash sink. Proceed hand wash sign
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensil stored in 84F standing water on cook line. Moved by manager.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back kitchen door showing sun light
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Cases of food on floor in walk in Freezer
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door on cook line
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and then handling clean equipments without washing hands.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Operator using multiple non food grade brown paper towels in direct contact with stored foods in coolers
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen raw beef stored over frozen cooked pork in upright three door reach in freezer. Moved by manager.
[01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 raw shell eggs with broken shells in glass reach in cooler in back kitchen. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded
[02D-02-4] Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Containers with white powdered substance unlabeled. Manager labeled it
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator serving under cooked eggs and has no sign. Operator has allergy sign instead. Provided consumer advisory sign and operator posted.