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Gao Vietnamese Kitchen

October 21, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector note: Beef covered in refrigerator at 75F. Stock in containers with lids at 147F. Cool cooked foods uncovered thin layr and in metal.
code 590.003/3-501.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple containers of prepped foods without labels or dates. Date mark all prepped foods held over 24 hours. Discard prepped foods after 7 days.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Cookline hand sink blocked with equipment. Keeop hand sinks clear at all times for hand washing.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Grease trap covered with souled plastic. Discard plastic. Resurface as needed.
code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)

Inspector note: Fryer unit in kitchen is not under exhaust hood and is without fire supression. Remove fryer. Refered to Fire Inspector.
code 590.004/4-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Soils and debris under refrigerators in kitchen. Soils and debris under basement shelving. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Ceiling tiles missing in basement. Replace tiles to prevent contamination.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 6, 2026: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 11 previous findings did not recur.

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