Pho 2000

July 1, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings17
critical findings7

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Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed employee wiping sweat from their face by food equipment and then donning gloves to prepare food- COS - employee was prompted to wash hands and then don gloves - Train staff the importance of washing hands
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: raw chicken stored near raw beef in low boy cooler. vegetables stored near raw meat in cooler- Discontinue storing raw meat and vegetable near each other. Separate to prevent cross contamination.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cooling (P)critical

Inspector note: PIC was cooling noodles in stagnant water and also hot noodles covered in a plastic bag without properly cooling -COS placed noodles that was 70F into cooler unit- PIC states cooks chicken then store in cold holding unit-Train staff on properly cooling foods from 135-70 in 2 hours.
code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Bean sprouts 53F- in low boy cut lettuce 48.8F Rice Noodles in tall bucket stagnant water 72F- Voluntarily discarded Bean sprouts noodles and lettuce placed in walk in to cool properly.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)critical

Inspector note: Bean sprouts that was held in cold holding units out of temperature for undetermined amount of time.Voluntarily discarded and denatured by PIC -store foods that is to be held cold 41F or below.
code 590.003/3-701.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical

Inspector note: Disposal unit by warewash sink has a huge leak- repair and provide a a report from licensed plumber
code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Restriction and Storage-Medicines (P)critical

Inspector note: Bottle of medicine behind drink counter 8 vials of liquid collogen store behind drink counter- Remove and discontinue storing medication in food areas.
code 590.007/7-207.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC is not maintaining managerial control on Proper handwashing times and temperature of foods cooling methods frequently cleaning food equipment and training staff on all mentioned.- Train staff on the improtance of handwashing keeping temperatures proper cold holding temperature. Fully cooking food to proper internal temperatures making sure food are going to HSP at proper temperatures.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Foods in Low boy reach in cooler and walk in had products that was not labeled- Properly date mark all products with date and what the product is before storing in coolers - Train staff to date mark products thats stored for 24 hours and more
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Heavily soiled food contact equipment in kitchen area Fryolators grill stove all engrusted with grease and build up- Clean to remove grease and soils clean the outsides of all refrigerator units.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: In use utensils stored in-between soiled food equipment- Discontinue storing utensils in between soiled food equipment
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths all over the kitchen area and behind drink counter - Store soiled wiping cloths in sanitizer solution
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Behind drink counter ice machine is soiled - clean to remove soils
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)

Inspector note: Hood ventilation system is heavily soiled black grease dripping from the hood onto wall and pipes leading to ansul system been expired since March 2021- Provide a updated hood sticker and cleaning from a licensed hood cleaning company.
code 590.004/4-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: No Service sink- Provide an enclosed service sink for mop and disposing of soiled mop water- discontinue dumping soiled mop water outside. if do not have room request for a variance to dump water in toilet.
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floors and wall throughout the kitchen - Clean to remove soils
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Provide a current health permit and post in a conspicuous area for consumers to see
code L1status: Fail

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