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
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beef stock 47F at 2:10 pm in the walk in cooler overnight Cooked and placed in walk in cooler the previous night at 8:30 pm . No temperatures taken per manager .
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Portioned raw chicken stored on box of cut corn in freezer
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse -Beef stock 47F at 2:10 pm in the walk in cooler overnight Cooked and placed in walk in cooler the previous night at 8:30 pm . No temperatures taken per manager .
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. Garlic in oil. 90F at 1:40. Placed on counter for 15 min. Manager moved to walk in cooler overnight cooked recheck at 2:50 51F **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning products stored on shelf over chest freezer by handwashing sink. Owner relocated chemicals **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cooks line.
05-10-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager about regular monitoring of food temperatures
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board is cracked and chipped on back prep table in kitchen
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in coolers across from fryer on cooks line
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Fryer oil and soy sauce bucket stored on floor in kitchen. Employee relocated food **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup on speed reach in walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Rusted shelf under prep table near dish area
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy grease buildup on backsplash behind cooks line
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Labels and label residue on clean containers in dish area
40-06-5Basic – Soiled employee apron hanging of shelving unit for clean dishes in dish area. Owner removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler showing rust
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil on line not labeled
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:39 AM.
Violation category totals
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5 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.