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
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored in refrigerator next to food for the public . Manager removed medicine **Corrected On-Site**
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. 0 ppm chlorine , run three times .manager changed sanitizer , primed dish machine . Recheck 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to clean utensils on shelf in dry storage shelf . Manager removed chemicals **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Employee changed solution . Recheck 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
12A-03-4Intermediate – -Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Reviewed with manager . – employee washed hands in sink other than hand wash sink . Reviewed with employee and manager proper hand washing . Employee washed hands properly **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – soiled cutting board in kitchen. Reviewed with manager .
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can stored in front of hand wash sink in dish washing area . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times. Trash can relocated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( containers of soup ) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in refrigerator. Manager date marked soups . **Corrected On-Site**
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. Sang expired training in 2022. Reviewed with manger .
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area . Employees labeled spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 15
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in front counter area . Reviewed with manager .
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in full container of rice in storage area. Manager removed bowl **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container on shelf at cook line. Manager cleaned utensils and storage container . **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reviewed with manager
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in refrigerator in cook line area . Manager removed employee food **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hair net on **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at cook line and storage areas in kitchen Floor drains heavily soiled in dish washing area .Reviewed with manager .
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Reviewed with manager .
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit near rice cookers . Reviewed with manager . Utensils removed from water **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – soiled trays used to store can goods . Reviewed with manager – soiled shelf under grill – reviewed with manager – soiled outer surface of bulk food containers in storage area . Reviewed with manager .
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink relocated in front counter area . **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in freezers ( refrigerator units) interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in cook line area . Reviewed with manager. Employee cleaned freezers . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( ginger, box of limes ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( soup ) in walk in cooler . Reviewed food storage with manager . Manager rearranged food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Broken plastic bowls. Manager discarded bowls **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine in front counter area . Manager changed solution . Recheck 100 chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:32 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 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.