Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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PHO ATLANTIC

5408 W ATLANTIC BLVD · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33063

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 11, 2020
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2977000
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7215984
DBPR license1612803

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 11, 2020 12:40 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 17, 2020 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#2High Priority22-41-4

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. Tested 0ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#3High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on wall near hood 1 on top of reach in chest freezer 4 coming underneath freezer. 1 on floor near walk in freezer 3 on wall of walk in cooler 3 inside white freezer 1 on plate on cook line. 2 on gasket of true unit flip top. 1 on wall of three compartment sink 1 on container of cold water near stove 3 on stove and walls 3 on floor dry storage 4 gasket in reach in freezer in front counter. 2 on floor as you walk in to the kitchen 3 coming from the oven 3 on floor dining room area **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Pitchers stored in sink in front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate22-28-4

Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Inside of coolers and gaskets. Shelves soiled under prep tables Debris outside of food containers. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.