Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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PHO BOWL

5250 GREEN KEY RD · NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34652

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 26, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3391602
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8501507
DBPR license6102457

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 26, 2024 2:31 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 26, 2024 4:34 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over noodles in walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 24 rodent droppings on window seal behind ice machine in prep area of kitchen going into walk in cooler area. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter sitting out on cook line 67F **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter sitting out on cook line at 67F **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. noodles (118F – Hot Holding) reheated to 167F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White and red Cutting boards Can opener **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line has pitcher stored in it, pitcher removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink on cook line No soap or paper towels at hand sink in prep area Soap and paper towels restocked at hand sinks **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red, white and yellow cutting boards White cutting board on reach in cooler across from grill **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table next to employee preparing jalapeños **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic06-06-5

Basic – Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Chicken wings sitting out at room temperature, some are no longer frozen solid, moved to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towel removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water, water temperature 53F, operator moved to sink with running water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet towels in prep area on prep table, towels removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.