PHO BOWL EXPRESS
1550 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE F4
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
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).