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Pho Basil

August 26, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Bean sprouts at 49F(cooking line) raw whole eggs (on shelf in kitchen) 54F and sweetened condensed milk at 57F (at front counter). Address and keep stored below 41F.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Raw chicken stored next to beef Raw shrimp stored next to cooked chicken. Address and monitor staff for proper storage of raw and ready to eat foods.
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Container Labels

Inspector note: Not all bulk food containers have labels (dry storage). Provide.
code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Provide covers for food in storage to help prevent cross contamination.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Cutting boards in kitchen and basement prep visibly soiled with stains and deep scores. Clean to remove or replace.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Shelves in kitchen sry storage and basemnt visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Interior of freezers and refrigerators have a build up for water frost and dry food. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Floors under cooking equipment and in basement soiled. Clean to remove.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Hood filters soiled with grease. Not due until Nov. for cleaning. Clean to remove. Walls in prep area in basement soiled with dry food. Clean to remove.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Remove all personal items from cook line (cell phone).
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 6, 2012: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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