PHO BOWL
Old Baymeadows Road
Jacksonville, Florida, 32255
Baymeadows
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 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).
Inspection on 2/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: The operator removed wiping cloth from under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator removed tongs from oven door. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind front counter. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The owner removed ice scooper from ice bin. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The owner removed tongs from oven door handle. Corrected On-Site
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn medication above prep table. The owner removed container of burn medication from above prep table. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The owner is printing out for all personnel to read and sign. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).