Pho Bowl
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
52
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Pho Bowl stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 24, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling not smooth”, showing up six times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Pho Bowl trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked chicken in nonfood grade bag at Display Freezer Unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over cooked meatballs at Display Freezer Unit. Operator relocated the raw chicken to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open gallon of milk from the previous day not date marked. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both Men's and Women's restroom doors not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at front counter Reach in Freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the choking sign.
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple forks not inverted at dining room tables. Operator inverted the forks. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
52
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. **Warning**
29-34-4
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 chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with lettuce. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk 49F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler and placed milk in working reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water side of three compartment sink. **Warning**
27-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water pitcher stored in handwash sink at front service area with hose attached. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front service handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at front service handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Men's restroom. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray/slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator started cleaning ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath three compartment sink and underneath reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a front service hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. Operator started cleaning reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons and forks at front service area. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris on wall near back kitchen exit. Operator is in the process of fixing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar containers. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. **Warning**
14-01-5
16
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen are textured. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease on floor in kitchen around stove and pan storage areas.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar ice bin.
10-08-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the kitchen with a build up of grease.
36-27-5
82
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
90
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
22-41-4
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**
08A-04-5
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**
11-27-4
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**
11-26-1
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**
36-37-5
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**
10-17-4
55
May 9, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use hand wash sink in kitchen as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in standing water at 83F in front of stove
10-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest style reach in freezer unit next to microwave.
14-69-4
70
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in bulk rice bag.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves by microwave.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles as missing in kitchen and storage area. Operator states that roof and ceiling are undergoing repairs by the landlord.
36-36-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in gap between equipment. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves on glass front reach in cooler in kitchen.
22-16-4
74
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch cut jalapeños and lime wedges with bare hands. Educated operator on proper hand washing and glove usage. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan available. Printed for operator, and filled out report during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in kitchen. Operator states that landlord is in the process of repairing the roof.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food as not segregated in reach in freezer. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho Bowl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho Bowl on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho Bowl?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pho Bowl.
How does Pho Bowl compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Pho Bowl most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Pho Bowl's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pho Bowl have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pho Bowl means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pho Bowl inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Bowl is inspected around three times per year on average.
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