PHO BOWL
Old Baymeadows Road
Jacksonville, Florida, 32255
Baymeadows
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen are textured. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease on floor in kitchen around stove and pan storage areas.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar ice bin.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the kitchen with a build up of grease.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles as not smooth or easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between walk and hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/27/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/17/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles as not smooth or easily cleanable. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between walk and hand wash sink in kitchen. 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. Observed dishwasher machine at (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator contacted Vista Serv to have machine serviced. Directed operator to use 3 compartment sink for sanitization until dishwasher machine is functioning proper. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.observed raw shrimp stored over produce in glass door reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 5/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest style reach in freezer unit next to microwave.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in standing water at 83F in front of stove
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use hand wash sink in kitchen as dump sink.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler across from stove as torn and damaged.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles near back door as damaged.
- 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. Observed handle of scoop touching sugar in bulk bin. Operator moved scoop for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 83F. Operator removed items from water. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soda can organizer in glass front reach in cooler at front counter as soiled.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service items on floor in kitchen and in hallway between bathrooms.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided printed copy to operator to post. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle at front counter as unlabeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in bulk rice bag.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves by microwave.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles as missing in kitchen and storage area. Operator states that roof and ceiling are undergoing repairs by the landlord.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in gap between equipment. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves on glass front reach in cooler in kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/6/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).