How many health inspections has PHO BOWL had?

PHO BOWL has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PHO BOWL ever been shut down?

No, PHO BOWL has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at PHO BOWL?

The most frequently cited violations at PHO BOWL are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

PHO BOWL

106 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY W STE C13, Cape Coral, FL 33991

Lee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PHO BOWL CAPE CORAL INC · License: SEA4606757

PHO BOWL in Cape Coral, FL has 22 inspections on record with 171 total violations (7.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Feb 20, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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Feb 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

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