Beantown Pho & Grill

April 29, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings3
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Tape on door handlers of 2 door upright refrigeration unit - Kitchen/prep
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Built up soils dust and grime on walls and attachments - Openings in walls/ceilings - A/C Chemical closet Ceiling tiles not smooth durable easily cleanable and non absorbant missing/loose ceiling tiles throughout Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage area/dining room Built up soils on walls and attachments - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage area Walls not smooth durable easily cleanable and non absorbant - Hot water tank room
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Mop Sink not Provided

Inspector note: No mop sink - PIC stated the mop water is dumped into toilet. Install mop sink per code: 5-203.13 Service Sink. (A) At least 1 service sink or 1 curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be pro-vided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. (B) Toilets and urinals may not be used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Owner applied for a variance - Variance pending approval by Division of Health Inspections
code 42-5-203.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Noodles in water 64 F - Properly store all TCS foods at proper temperatures (corrected on site by PIC)
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Raw chicken stored next to raw fish/beef food items cooked to lower temperatures a tnd ready to eat foods on salad unit - Kitchen/prep (PIC took corrective action during inspection)
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: Kitchen hand sink soap dispenser not working - Kitchen/prep (PIC took corrective action) Food handlers re-entering prep/ware washing areas and resuming duties without washing hands
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Good Hygienic Practicescritical

Inspector note: Employee touching hair in food prep/ware washing area
code 12-2-401.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Number Convenientcritical

Inspector note: Microwave in wait station - no hand sink in this area Install hand sink or remove microwave
code 31-5-203.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: Multiple risk factors critical non critical and repeat violations noted on inspection. The PIC shall oversee day to day operations take immediate corrective action ensure establishment operates in a safe and sanitary manner that all employees are properly trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Built up soils on interior of ice machine and food containers - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage Built up soils grease grime organic materals on cooking equipment - Kitchen/prep/ware washing
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Rodent droppings on floor under and behind equipment - Kitchen/prep areas Provide full extermination and Intergrated pest management report prior to reinspection
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Pass
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: Pass
Food Protection

Inspector note: Food containers stored in direct contact with floor - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage room
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Chipped plates - Kitchen/prep
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Built up soils on exterior of ice machine and food containers - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage Built up soils grease grime organic materals on cooking equipment and attachments - Kitchen/prep/ware washing Built up soils grease grime on interior and exterior of refrigeration/freezers units - Kitchen/prep
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: Hand soap dispenser not working at hand sink - Prep area (Corrected on site by PIC)
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Improper Cleaning of Receptacles

Inspector note: Standing water on lid of grease bin/rust and chipping paint on lid - Outside Built up soils grease grime organic materals on grease bin - Outside
code 33-5-501.116* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Built up soils grease grime organic materals on floor under and behind all equipment - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage areas Built up soils grease grime organic materals on ground area - Outside dumpster area
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Inadequate Lighting

Inspector note: Dim lighting - Ladies room and back storage room
code 38-6-303.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 22, 2019: 3 findings recurred. 16 previous findings did not recur.

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