Pho Steak Bowl

7462 Royal Palm Blvd, Margate, FL 33063 · Permanent Food Service · License 1616931

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 77 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 10, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Dented/rusted cans present.High priority · fixed by the Sep 10 follow-up · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 21 complaint inspection
1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 10 follow-up), 5 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 6 basic
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Safety score77

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Aug212026

Complaint inspection

12 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 10, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Basic
What was still cited
Basic1
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  Observed at callback inspection same.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 21, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 5 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
  See stop sale. #10 can ketchup with creased metal dents on dry storage shelf.
Intermediate5
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Can opener blade has food debris buildup.
- Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  No hot water at hand sink at back of kitchen.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: 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.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: 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.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Certificates not on premises.
Basic6
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Sheet pans of spring rolls in walk in freezer not covered.
  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.
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: 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.
  Fixed on the spot
  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.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  Soiled cardboard on shelf under prep table at kitchen make line.
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: 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.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.