PHO 88

Is PHO 88 clean? Mostly — a B (85/100) at its latest inspection, April 29, 2026. That visit logged 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 4 basic violations.

Its latest visit (April 29, 2026) logged 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 4 basic violations. Diners rate it 4.3 across 1,979 reviews. By health score it's safer than 30% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Menus here flag vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, keto, and other dietary options.

Trend: improving · B (85/100) · safer than 30% of Orange County restaurants we grade

Get directions Call (407) 897-3488

Restaurant details

Health grade
B (85/100)
Violations
6 total — 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic
Address
730 N MILLS AVE, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Thai
Categories
Vietnamese restaurant, Asian restaurant, Pho restaurant, Restaurant, Southeast Asian restaurant, Thai restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.3 stars (1979 reviews)
Neighborhood
Northeast Orlando
Seats
120
Phone
(407) 897-3488
Website
Official website
Photo of PHO 88
Photo: Richard Jones

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.3 Community-sourced rating 1,979 reviews
Read all reviews on Google →

What diners say — our read

Sorted newest-first, the ratings decline as you read up. Where how guests are treated comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.2, so it reads as a strength. How much food arrives is the next most common subject, in 23% of reviews (averaging 3.8).

The split is 14 positive to 7 negative across 22 rated reviews, with 1 in the middle. 5 stars is the modal score, given by 12 of the 22 reviewers who rated.

On the health side, the most recent DBPR inspection returned a B (85/100) with 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 4 basic violations — middling, much like the reviews. That inspection was on April 29, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is improving, which argues for giving it the benefit of the doubt. That puts it ahead of 30% of graded kitchens in Orange County. Among the items recorded were cross-contamination and wiping cloths.

This is a listing where the two measures each tell half the story. Everything above is computed from the 22 reviews reproduced below.

Our own analysis of 22 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • May 29, 2026

    I ordered the Pho Eye Round Steak and was extremely disappointed. The broth had a strange, sour taste that seemed off, almost like it was expired. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend this spot. There are better options nearby like Pho Hoa, Pho Huong Lan, or Pho Bar.

  • May 15, 2026

    Sweet customer service and great food!!

  • April 27, 2026

    One of the most mediocre Vietnamese food restaurant's in Orlando. $52+ dollars for an order of pork and shrimp summer rolls, pho with eye of round , bun bo hue, and an ice coffee. Summer rolls were 80 percent noodles and shredded lettuce and rice paper-that was soggy . Pho broth was watered down and bland Bun bo hue was sad missing blood cubes and pork bones like other restaurants in the area and the broth was also watered down. Ordered the larger portion for bun bo and it was the same size and portion as the pho . Only thing that was good was the viet coffee.

  • April 23, 2026

    The oxtail and the beef carpaccio is amazing

  • April 11, 2026

    Its my first time here, i was extremely dissapointed with the food and the quality. The taste wasnt good. Wouldnt cone back here again. If u want good pho Try pho to instead

  • April 10, 2026

    The food was just okay. I ordered the pho “tai,” but the beef came out fully well done instead of rare. The portion was small, and the broth lacked flavor. The rice platter was also just average. The server was friendly, though a bit inattentive.

  • April 9, 2026

    The soup has gone down. Not as flavorful.

  • March 29, 2026

    Good food. Pho was decent. Would recommend the fried noodles, spring rolls, three color drink, and Thai curry.

  • March 25, 2026

    Food and service were amazing!

  • March 18, 2026

    The food was horrible

  • March 15, 2026

    Realmente el lugar se ve limpio los empleados se ven nice, pero la cómoda nada que ver el pho no sabe a nada no tiene. Sabor a un real pho de Vietnam no vuelvo a ir ni tan siquiera nos ofrecieron nada de beber dejamos la cómida entera perdimos nuestro dinero no lo recomiendo

  • March 11, 2026

    The pho was really good! Khoa did an amazing job at service and gave us the food quick! We’ll definitely be coming back here again.

  • March 2, 2026

    Best Pho in Orlando! Whenever I'm in town I make a point to stop here. Try some of the flavored green teas.

  • February 23, 2026

    Deserves a 4.4 average. That’s why I give it a 5

  • February 21, 2026

    After falling in love with Vietnam, I've been trying to find a great Vietnamese restaurant in the Orlando area and I found it. Generous portions, flavorful food and great service all add up. I will be back here!

  • February 19, 2026

    Food was great and service was courteous and efficient. But they got my order wrong. I ordered the pho with beef and meatballs, but got just beef. It was the same price and it was delicious so I didn't mention it. Everything else spring rolls, Vietnamese iced coffee was great. I would go back again.

  • February 17, 2026

    We really enjoyed the food! The chicken soup was great and the portion is awesome, fresh basil and bean sprouts that are crisp and fragrant gives the soup a nice crunch. We also had a huge platter of beef, chicken, and shrimp that was served over crunchy fried rice noodles! That was awesome! Our kids enjoyed the dumplings and fried rice with chicken, and the staff is very polite and friendly and the restaurant is super clean and well maintained! Everyone there was having all kinds of soups, trust your taste buds, you will not be disappointed. We can't wait to go back!

  • February 7, 2026

    We always visit here when we are in Orlando. Great Vietnamese food. I always get the combination pho, but my wife loves the grilled pork vermicelli. They make a giant bowl of pho for $3 extra. Must recommend the cream cheese and krab rolls. Crispy and they will disappear. We appreciate they put a tiny bit of fresh mint in their goi cuon fresh rolls. Clean and fresh food served daily.

  • February 5, 2026

    It was pretty decent place. But I don't think I go back again. I just don't like that kind of food. There's a lot of fat on the chicken. The outside presentation looked kind of run down and beat up. I was surprised they really need to invest a few dollars in the way the place looks. They could also use some kind of a better upgrade inside Just my opinion

  • February 5, 2026

    Been coming here for years now. Never had a bad experience. Andy the server is the best. He makes us feel welcomed, and treats us well. He even has our "usual order" memorized. Our usual is so good, we haven't tried anything else yet haha. Eventually we will. I order the Special Pho and add shrimp, my wife orders the Pho with fatty brisket. We also order the unsweet iced tea, and spring rolls with peanut sauce...both very good. Always look forward to eating here.

  • February 1, 2026

    Very good

  • January 31, 2026

    The rice was so so. The server was rude and rushed me to pay even though the restaurant was nearly empty. He hovered over the payment screen to make sure I selected the preset 20% tip. Uncomfortable experience.

Overall Score

73 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 30/40
    Grade B
  • Dietary transparency 20/20
    7 options listed
  • Community rating 17/20
    4.3★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
10 AM to 9:30 PM
Tuesday
10 AM to 9:30 PM
Wednesday
10 AM to 9:30 PM
Thursday
10 AM to 9:30 PM
Friday
10 AM to 9:30 PM
Saturday
10 AM to 9:30 PM
Sunday
10 AM to 9 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. April 29, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
  2. September 3, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    6 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 12 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×3)
    • 09 — Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored (×3)
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to PHO 88, by Florida DBPR grade:

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: April 29, 2026