Pho 2000

April 16, 2008 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings15
  • critical findings4

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Failed findings

  • Approved Sourcecritical
    Inspector note: PIC (Actin) stated catfish comes in whole and is cleaned and gutted on site in 2 bay sink. Discontinue cleaning and gutting without proper marine fisheries liscense.
    code 01-3-201.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Cold Holdingcritical
    Inspector note: Garlic and oil stored at room temperature (71 F). Store at 41 For below.
    code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical
    Inspector note: Frozen chicken beef pork stored together in coffin style freezer Store separatley to ensure no cross-contamination of PHF'S. Raw chicken stored above raw squid scallops and beef. Store separatley to ensure no cross contamination. Large coffin style freezer with pork chicken beef and fish stored together. Store separately. Raw shrimp stored above produce. Discontinue to ensure no cross contamination.
    code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
    Inspector note: Meat grinder heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Ensure proper cleaning frequency when in use. Meat slicer heavily soiled. Clean with proper frequency and when slicing different products.
    code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Cutting boards in kitchen preparation area heavily scored. Replace or repair. Storage containers for sauces next to wok station heavily soiled clean to remove.
    code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Washing fruits and veg's.
    Inspector note: Vegetables are being rinsed in 2 bay sink. Sink also being used to clean fish. Discontinue. Use single bay sink for rinsing vegetables.
    code 08-3-302.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Utensil Storage
    Inspector note: Food utensils stored in stagnant water. Dinscontinue. or chage water with proper frequency.
    code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Wooden utensils being used in kitchen area. Discontinue and use five grade utensils. Crd board being used for shelves. Discontinue.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Dishwashng Facilities
    Inspector note: Blender being washed at hand wash station. Discontinue. Use dishwasher or 2 bay sink with a detergent no rinse sanitizer.
    code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    Inspector note: Wiping clothes stored on cutting boards between user. Discontinue. and store properly.
    code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: All coffin style freezers with ice build-up and visibly soiled. Defrost to remove.Interiors exteriors of Wok fryer and grills with heavy grease build-up. Clean to remove. American Range top with heavy carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Exterior of Amana microwave visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Hoods and vents above grill with built up grease. Clean to remove. Exterior and interior of Imperial freezer visibly soiled clean to remove. Storage rack next to fryer visible soiled. Clean to remove.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Re-use of Single Service Articles
    Inspector note: Scallops container used to store shrimp. Discontinue use food grade containers.
    code 26-4-502.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof
    Inspector note: No lids for trash receptacle. Provide.
    code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Floor around grill area and 2 by side heavily soiled. Clean to remove.
    code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Mop Sink not Provided
    Inspector note: No mops sink provided. Stated by PIC that mop water is dumped in an outside drain. Discontinue. Provide proper disposal of mop water.
    code 42-5-203.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 23, 2007: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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