PHO BOWL EXPRESS
1550 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE F4
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/26/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in front counter area
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container on shelf at cook line . Reviewed with manager
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer .Reviewed with manager . Manager relocated food Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.Reviewed with manager
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Strainers and rice scoop at cook line . Reviewed with manager
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( white refrigerator) with food to be served to customers. Manager discarded drink Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( bag of onions ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( cooked meat ) in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Uncovered bowls of sauce on front counter customer serve area . Reviewed with manager . Manager moved sauces to back of front counter Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled shelves above prep table at cook line . Reviewed with manager .
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times - cart in front of hand wash sink in dishwashing area . Manager relocated cart. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoons inside hand wash sink in front counter area . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
15
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Behind front counter Repeat Violation
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 16-01-4:Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. DM not properly dispensing chemicals, operator set up triple sink chlorine 100ppm **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.bags of noodles on floor in walk in freezer
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar bin, removed Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease inside broiler Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp hawing in standing water near triple sink, moved to running water Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bowls of sauce at front counter for customer use not covered, staff removed Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
15
Total
25
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in front counter area . Reviewed with manager .
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in full container of rice in storage area. Manager removed bowl Corrected On-Site
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container on shelf at cook line. Manager cleaned utensils and storage container . Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reviewed with manager
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in refrigerator in cook line area . Manager removed employee food Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hair net on Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at cook line and storage areas in kitchen Floor drains heavily soiled in dish washing area .Reviewed with manager .
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Reviewed with manager .
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit near rice cookers . Reviewed with manager . Utensils removed from water **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled trays used to store can goods . Reviewed with manager - soiled shelf under grill - reviewed with manager - soiled outer surface of bulk food containers in storage area . Reviewed with manager .
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink relocated in front counter area . Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezers ( refrigerator units) interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in cook line area . Reviewed with manager. Employee cleaned freezers . Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( ginger, box of limes ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( soup ) in walk in cooler . Reviewed food storage with manager . Manager rearranged food. Corrected On-Site
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Broken plastic bowls. Manager discarded bowls Corrected On-Site
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine in front counter area . Manager changed solution . Recheck 100 chlorine Corrected On-Site
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored in refrigerator next to food for the public . Manager removed medicine Corrected On-Site
- 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. 0 ppm chlorine , run three times .manager changed sanitizer , primed dish machine . Recheck 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to clean utensils on shelf in dry storage shelf . Manager removed chemicals Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Employee changed solution . Recheck 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - -Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Reviewed with manager . - employee washed hands in sink other than hand wash sink . Reviewed with employee and manager proper hand washing . Employee washed hands properly **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled cutting board in kitchen. Reviewed with manager .
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can stored in front of hand wash sink in dish washing area . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times. Trash can relocated Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( containers of soup ) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in refrigerator. Manager date marked soups . Corrected On-Site
- 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. Sang expired training in 2022. Reviewed with manger .
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area . Employees labeled spray bottles Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 25 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler -manager removed food Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food ( container of chicken ) stored on floor.- manager rearranged storage Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food ( cut onions) not covered in walk in cooler - manager covered food Corrected On-Site
- 29-20-5:Basic - very slow draining water in handwash sink at cook line - reviewed with operator
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Reviewed with employee - employee then washed hands prior to touching clean dishes after rewashed dishes touched **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - sprouts at 53 F in reach in cooler at cook line - manager put bags of ice on top of sprouts - manager took temperatures this morning- recheck 46 F **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided for some employees 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.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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 7/31/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).