PHO STEAK BOWL
7462 ROYAL PALM BLVD · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33063
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. At front counter- Advil stored over single service gloves- operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area- observed can of bamboo shoots- see stop sale **Warning**
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dish machine area- employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean- no hand wash- educated operator- employee washed hands **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At reach in cooler by cookline- cooked shrimp lined with non-food grade paper towels. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler- raw beef stored over sauce- operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer- raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw beef- operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At cook-line counter raw shell eggs 73F- cold holding -food not prepared or portioned today- food left out on counter-operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator. **Warning**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler egg roll stuffing 47F at 2:00 to 47F at 2:35 ( cooling since 11:30)- food tightly wrapped/covered- at current rate of cooling, food will not reach 41F within the remaining time- operator placed in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee cup in hand wash sink at bar area. Operator removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink at cook-line- operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **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**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At cleaning cart- spray bottle of soap and water unlabeled- operator removed and labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 4
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee seen drinking coffee near cookline area- Educated operator- employee went to dining room to finish drinking **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cookline- knife in between prep area and reach in cooler- operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Strainer used for noodles in bucket of water (70F) beside cook-line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At clean dish rack near dish machine- observed metal pan with sticker attached- operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:42 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.