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Pho Basil

March 7, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings11
critical findings5

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: There are large amounts of items stored outside of refrigeration bean sprouts 60F and garlic. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: The handsink in the front bar area is completely blocked. Provide access to handsink. (corrected by manager)
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation/Sanitizer Criteriacritical

Inspector note: The sanitizer buckets were setup with 500 ppm quats and the manufacture's instructions are for 200 ppm. Provide proper sanitizer levels. (corrected by manager)
code 41-7-201/04.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Pesticide Usagecritical

Inspector note: There are cans of Raid in the basement. Remove and ensure that all pesticide application is done by a licensed exterminator.
code 41-7-206.12/.13*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: The manager is aware of food safety procedures and but he is not monitoring. Provide a manager who will train the staff and develop procedures to properly address safety concerns.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Food prep equipment was heavily soiled. Clean all food contact equipment or replace.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: There is a large gap at the bottom fo the back door. Repair to provide a rodent proof door. There are rodent droppings on the ground in the basement. Provide IPM reports showing the treatment of rodents.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: The ice in the cooler is not draining. Provide a proper ice storage container that drains properly. The customer ice in the ice bin is in contact with the soda lines. Provide separation.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: The cutting boards are heavily scored. Reusrface or replace.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: There are no paper towels in the basement handsink. Provide towels at each sink.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Fixture's not properly shielded

Inspector note: The light in the basement prep area is not shielded. Provide a properly shielded light.
code 38-6-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 30, 2015: 11 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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