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
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bowls of sauce at front counter for customer use not covered, staff removed **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**
Basic 15
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Behind front counter **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
16-01-4Basic – Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. DM not properly dispensing chemicals, operator set up triple sink chlorine 100ppm **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor.bags of noodles on floor in walk in freezer
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar bin, removed **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease inside broiler **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp hawing in standing water near triple sink, moved to running water **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:23 PM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
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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.