PHO BOWL EXPRESS
1550 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE F4 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33759
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08B-02-4High 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**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – soiled shelves above prep table at cook line . Reviewed with manager .
31A-09-4Intermediate – 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-11-4Intermediate – 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
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in front counter area
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container on shelf at cook line . Reviewed with manager
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor in walk in freezer .Reviewed with manager . Manager relocated food **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.Reviewed with manager
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Strainers and rice scoop at cook line . Reviewed with manager
12B-13-4Basic – 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-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( bag of onions ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( cooked meat ) in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:10 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.