PHO BOWL
Old Baymeadows Road
Jacksonville, Florida, 32255
Baymeadows
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed dishwashing machine not chlorine sanitizing. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - 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.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken wings over raw pork in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the raw chicken wings beside the raw pork in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lamb (47F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner discarded the pork and lamb. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink behind front counter blocker by dirty dishes. The dirty dishes was removed from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2025 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. **Warning**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in dry storage area. **Warning**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. **Warning**
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touching cloths and apron while engaging in food preparation. Educated operator on proper handwashing and not touching cloths while engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach In dry storage area. The owner sanitized area were roach was observed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).