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Hien Vuong Restaurant

August 11, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Pig heart shaved beef inside of the 2 door deli cooler with elevated temperatures of between 48-52F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. PIC stated it had been in the deli style cooler for around 2hrs. PIC removed the meats and placed them into a refrigeration unit to bring the termperature down to below 41F.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Cooked pig heart and other shaved meats inside of the 2 door deli cooler with elevated temperatures of between 48-57F. PIC stated the foods had been cooked around 2 hrs. prior and were placed into the deli style refrigerator to cool down. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place. Meats that were out of temperature were removed from the cooler and placed on ice to help bring the temperature down to 41F.
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Thermometers Provided

Inspector note: No food thermometers available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
code 05-4-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Fresh cut celery observed being stored where dirty dishes and equipment are placed. Discontinue and store all foods in clean and protected area's.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Small upright cooler in the back storage room with an elevated temperature of 44F. Discontinue use unless unit is able to maintain a temperature of 41F an below. PIC to remove any potentially hazardous foods that are above 41F and place them into a refrigeration unit that is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Card board observed being used to line shleves in the back storage room. Dicontinue and ensure all surfaces are maintained cleanable durable and smooth.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Large white coffin style freezer in the basement with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Inspector note: Clean equipment observed being stored in the rear storage room that is partially exposed to the outside elements. Discontinue and store all equipment in clean and protected area's.
code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Re-use of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Single use plastic container being used to dispense out of bulk sugar container. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
code 26-4-502.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Hood and ventilations stickers with a past expiration date of June of 2014. Provide up to date Hood and Ventilation Tags for the re-inspection. Referral being made to the City of Boston Fire Department.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on February 11, 2014: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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