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PHO BAMBOO

5100 S CLEVELAND AVE STE 313 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 27, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3390878
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8499243
DBPR license4605276

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine container above prep area close to kitchen entrance. Operator removed correct storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High 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. Observed dishmachine chlorine sanitation 10ppm; operator set up triple sink with chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp 51F cold holding at reach-in cooler. Per operator it has been replaced less than 4 hours. Removed to walk-in cooler; cooked shrimp 43F cold holding. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Insect spray stored next to sugar bag in dry storage. Operator removed correct storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed server washing wiping towel at handwashing sink. Discussed operator using sanitizing bucket with proper solution in it. Operator prepared sanitation bucket with chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at triple sink area cutting board no longer cleanable. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooling chicken broth containers stored on floor close to kitchen exit door. Operator removed correct storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service articles not stored inverted at storage area. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing on triple sink. Discussed operator proper thawing procedure. Operator removed it to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.