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Banh Mi Huong Que

January 21, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Pan of cooked p[ork at 60F. Staff removed from refrigeration one hour previous. Returned to cooler. Store cold foods cold in refrigeration at or below 41F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)critical

Inspector note: Staff observed handling raw cut cucumber with bare hands. Discarded by staff. No bare hand contact with ready to eat food is permitted by health code. Retrain staff to always wear gloves when handling ready to eat food.
code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC needs to take active managerial control training staff on glove use no bare hand contact with food and hand washing. Health Permit for 2022 is not paid for. PIC must go to 1010 Massachusetts Ave. 4th Floor and pay 2022 Health Permit and post on site immediately.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No test strips on site for testing chlorine sanitizer in 3 compartment sink. Provide test strips. Chlorine mixed according to label.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink in kitchen observed with food processor stored in sink. Staff had moved processor from table to clean table. Do not store equipment in hand sinks. Corrected on site
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No towels for hand drying at kitchen hand sink. Corrected on site. All hand sinks must have towels soap and hot water at all times.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cardboard boxes used to store ingredients under prep table. Remove cardboard and discard. Use containers that are cleanable non-absorbent and smooth.
code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Floor under 3 compartment sink with water and soils. Floor of kitchen with food debris. Floor under front cooler with food debris. Clean all flooring to avoid attracting pests. Handle and doors of all coolers soiled. Clean and maintain to avoid cross contamination.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Hand sink at front counter leaks. Repair as necessary. Dump water from catch container regularly.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker is expired. Provide date of scheduled cleaning at compliance inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 25, 2021: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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