Pho Bowl Express in Clearwater
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1550 N McMullen Booth Rd Ste F4, Clearwater, FL 33759Pho Bowl Express in Clearwater has been inspected 26 times since 2022, accumulating 292 violations for an average of 11.2 violations per inspection — more than double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appear in every recent inspection, with recurring findings in employee health reporting, proper hand and arm washing, food contact surface sanitation, proper cooking temperatures, consumer advisory documentation, and chemical storage. The facility has not experienced emergency closure. The most recent inspection on April 1, 2026 documented 20 violations including three high-priority findings (employee health reporting, consumer advisory, and time as control) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Pho Bowl Express in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Pho Bowl Express in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections36 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections36 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Pho Bowl Express in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pho Bowl Express in Clearwater last inspected?
- Pho Bowl Express in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 27, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Pho Bowl Express in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pho Bowl Express in Clearwater are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Pho Bowl Express in Clearwater had?
- Pho Bowl Express in Clearwater has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pho Bowl Express in Clearwater find?
- Pho Bowl Express in Clearwater was most recently inspected on August 27, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Pho Bowl Express in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Pho Bowl Express in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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