Beantown Pho & Grill

September 20, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings17
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: Observed food handlers multitasking wearing disposable gloves - Leaving and returning to work station and handling equipment other food items with same gloves continuously. No hand washing performed during inspection. Observed employee touching face and not washing hands after. Only one hand sink at the enterance of the prep area which is not easily accessable and located for hand washing by all food handlers/ware washing staff and employees.
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Observed employee placing sanitizing bucket in only hand sink in prep area The only hand sink in the prep area is not easily accessable and located to allow for hand washing in the ware washing/far prep area of the kitchen
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: Evidence employees have not been properly trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties and the PIC is not overseeing day to day operations and taking corrective action per code and in a safe and sanitary manner.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Built up grease soils debris on cooking equipment athoughout Kitchen/prep
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Container Labels

Inspector note: Food containers not labeled - Kitchen/prep/storage areas
code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Remove cork board with pin in it from food prep area Paper towel dispenser storage above food prep sink Food containers stored on floor Prep area Items stored on top of ice machine - Food prep/ware washing areas
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Broken food containers
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Using crates for shelving - Storage room Repair broken door handle on and unit 47 F Maximum refrigeration unit Remove milk crates from premises
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: In use wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution - Kitchen/prep/ware washing areas
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Built up grease soils debris on cooking equipment and attachments thoughout Kitchen/prep Dusty portable fan - Kitchen/prep area Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration/freezer and food containers
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils

Inspector note: Utensils stored in standing water - Kitchen/prep area
code 24-4-904.11AB* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof

Inspector note: Built up soils on grease bin and dumpster. Dumpster not overed and grease bin lid not secure. Outside
code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Built up grease soils debris on floor and attachments under and behind equipment thoughout Kitchen/prep/ware washing esp behind equipment.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Built up grease soils debris on walls ceililngs and attachments thoughout Kitchen/prep/ware washing esp behind equipment. Ceiling tiles in prep area (front section) not smooth durable and easily cleanable. Missing ceililng tiles - Kitchen/prep/ware washing areas
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Lighting

Inspector note: Inadequate lighting - Storage room and prep area lighting too dim
code 38-6-303.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from premises. Personal items stored with food storage - Storage area Shoes stored on top of refrigeration unit - Storage area
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Anti-Choking

Inspector note: While food is being served there shall be an employee on the premises trained in anti choking
code 590.009(E)* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 4, 2018: 17 findings appeared for the first time.

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