PHO BOWL
12951 METRO PKWY STE 4 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33966
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High 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 chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with lettuce. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk 49F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler and placed milk in working reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water pitcher stored in handwash sink at front service area with hose attached. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front service handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at front service handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Men's restroom. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter. **Warning**
27-17-4Intermediate – Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water side of three compartment sink. **Warning**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of gray/slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator started cleaning ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath three compartment sink and underneath reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a front service hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. Operator started cleaning reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons and forks at front service area. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris on wall near back kitchen exit. Operator is in the process of fixing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar containers. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:07 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.