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
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food-grade bags used in direct contact with raw chicken and vegetables. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef and raw shrimp above noodles in reach in cooler. Observed beef and chicken in reach in freezer stored side by side. Observed raw shell eggs stored over noodles in reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (64F – Cold Holding) in roc in kitchen, the operator states they left it out while making spring rolls less than 1 hour. Observed bean sprouts (56F – Cold Holding); in kitchen. Educated operator about fill lines and stocking ice properly. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of milk with no date marking. **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Emailed a copy to the operator. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an external water filter connected to handwash sink at front counter, operator states it is for filling water pitchers. Educated handwash sink is only for hand washing. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM not present, 3 employees engaged in food prep in kitchen, 1 employee involved with prep at front counter. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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**
Basic 16
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed half eaten muffin stored in reach in cooler at front counter not segregated from food to be served to the public. The operator removed the item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on make table – operator removed the item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed screen door is torn and has a gap at the bottom. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of rice stored on floor outside bathrooms. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between handwash sink in kitchen and wall. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in spices at cook line. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line. **Warning**
32-04-4Basic – Male and female bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in kitchen used by food employees. **Warning**
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Operator states they dump mop water down storm drain. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle inside reach in cooler not segregated from food to be served to the public. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service napkins stored on floor outside bathrooms. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled spices near cook line. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 1:17 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.