Pho 2000

December 6, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings11
critical findings5

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Failed findings

Cleaning Procedure (P)critical

Inspector note: Handsink behind counter where drinks are made had fruit and vegetable residue inside sink and no easy access to sink.- PIC removed the blockage but residue was still present. corrected on site. Train staff to discontinue using handsink for other purpose other than hand washing.
code 590.002/2-301.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)critical

Inspector note: Soiled knives on the counter with food debris- Properly wash rinse and sanitize knives and store properly after air drying
code 590.003/3-304.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cooling (P)critical

Inspector note: There were noodles on the counter cooling for a while at 90F they had in plastic bowl with plastic wrap- Discontinue In walk in cooler there were boiled eggs at 76F and was still steaming and swimming in water- Discontinue- Cool items properly to prevent bacterial growth
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: Beansprouts was at room temperature 58F for undetermined amount of time before I could ask how long I saw them at prep sink Staff threw the whole basket in trash.- Keep foods at 41F or below if prepped make sure the store back in refrigerator unit until it reaches 41F or below. Beansprouts in reach in is 51F owner states was in there 1 hour advised to place in walk in until it reaches temperature
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Restriction and Storage-Medicines (P)critical

Inspector note: There were seversl bottles of medication stored with food in food contact area- PIC removed corrected on site.- Discontinue storing mediation with food in food contact area.
code 590.007/7-207.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: There was no mangerial control over handwashing the blocking of handwash sinks storage cooling methods the storage of medication in food contact areas. - Maintain managerial control of the above mentioned.
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: In the reach in cooler there are several items that has no dates on the containers stored- Date mark all TCS foods that are stored in cooler for 24 hours or more
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Inspector note: Both handwash sink in front behind counter and in kitchen at the cookline sinks were blocked with a cooler filled with Ice and mop bucket at the cookline handsink- PIC removed Discontinue blocking handsinks. Handsinks should be essily accessible for all staff
code 590.005/5-204.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled Wiping cloths stored on counter and not in sanitizer solution- Store all soiled wiping cloths in sanitizer solution
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood is expired since October 2021- PIC states he cannot get in touch with hood ventilation company. Provide proof of hood cleaning from a licensed hood ventilation company
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Ice machine in drink area had ice melted and pooling water I told the owner to clean and remove the residue melting ice. He states he turns off the ice machine. He had a cooler in front of handsink filled with ice- Discontinue and have Ice machine cleaned and to keep on. Microwave is heavily soiled - Clean to remove soils Stove and toaster oven heavily soiled Clean to remove soils
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on October 15, 2021: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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