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PHO BOWL

12951 METRO PKWY STE 4 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33966

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3452566
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8742143
DBPR license4605074

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High 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 dishwasher machine at (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator contacted Vista Serv to have machine serviced. Directed operator to use 3 compartment sink for sanitization until dishwasher machine is functioning proper. **Warning**

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#4High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.observed raw shrimp stored over produce in glass door reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. **Warning**

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Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**

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#6Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

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Basic 2

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles as not smooth or easily cleanable. **Warning**

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#2Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between walk and hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.