PHO STEAK BOWL
7462 ROYAL PALM BLVD, Margate FL 33063
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink by cookline has no hot water
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2018035752 | Jul 5, 2018 | Aug 9, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can ketchup with creased metal dents on dry storage shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has food debris buildup.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1) Pot and strainer in hand sink at front of kitchen. Employee removed items from sink. 2) Bucket with water and wiping cloth in hand sink at front counter. Employee removed from sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Certificates not on premises.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1) Unknown substance in spray bottle by back door in kitchen. 2) Unknown substance in spray bottle on cart by front counter.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand sink at back of kitchen.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard on shelf under prep table at kitchen make line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open top beverage on prep table at end of make line next to cutting board. Employee removed beverage.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee open top beverage on prep table at end of make line. Employee removed beverage.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee Personal food in beverage cooler at front counter on shelf with canned beverages. Employee moved to bottom of cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee pack of cigarettes and box of band aids on shelf next to foam to go boxes at kitchen back make line.
Stored food not covered. Sheet pans of spring rolls in walk in freezer not covered.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs placed over raw pork in walk in cooler. Operator began removing flats of eggs from shelf to reorganize
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Next to kitchen flip top; raw shell eggs (65F - Cold Holding). As per operator food stored there less than 4hrs. Operator placed in walk in cooler for quick chill.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink next to back exit. Operator brought soap for handwash sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bucket of cornmeal. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up covering walk in freezer fan unit
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle intact direct contact with ice. Operator stored in clean container
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid can by walk in cooler. Operator threw out can
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw opened beef over ready to eat bread in chest freezer. Operator inverted
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink by cookline has no hot water
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Back ice bin contains mold like substance. Operator cleaned ice bin
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open employee drink on prep table. Operator removed drink
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator preparing food without hair restraint
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Side of fryer at back Cookline soiled with grease 2.hood filters at front and back Cookline soiled with grease
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen flip top cooler raw beef (41-49F - Cold Holding). Per operator food brought to unit from wall in cooler less than four hours ago. Food was over filled in unit. Operator removed access food and placed in walk in cooler to cool. Item not prepared or portioned today
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance in kitchen ice bin
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in cooler
Stored food not covered. Cooked rice in walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in employee hand sink. Operator removed
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. Provided employee health agreement to operator. Operator had employee sign
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin by dish machine soiled with mold like substance. Operator began cleaning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone in prep area. Opera removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet washcloth by prep station. Operator stored in sanitizer solution.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Bun of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket
Dec 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. At front counter- Advil stored over single service gloves- operator removed
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area- observed can of bamboo shoots- see stop sale
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dish machine area- employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean- no hand wash- educated operator- employee washed hands
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At reach in cooler by cookline- cooked shrimp lined with non-food grade paper towels.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler- raw beef stored over sauce- operator removed
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer- raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw beef- operator removed
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At cook-line counter raw shell eggs 73F- cold holding -food not prepared or portioned today- food left out on counter-operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler egg roll stuffing 47F at 2:00 to 47F at 2:35 ( cooling since 11:30)- food tightly wrapped/covered- at current rate of cooling, food will not reach 41F within the remaining time- operator placed in freezer to quick chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee cup in hand wash sink at bar area. Operator removed the cup.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink at cook-line- operator provided
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At cleaning cart- spray bottle of soap and water unlabeled- operator removed and labeled
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee seen drinking coffee near cookline area- Educated operator- employee went to dining room to finish drinking
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cookline- knife in between prep area and reach in cooler- operator removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Strainer used for noodles in bucket of water (70F) beside cook-line. Operator removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At clean dish rack near dish machine- observed metal pan with sticker attached- operator removed
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.