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Pho Basil

July 21, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings9
critical findings5

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Failed findings

Coolingcritical

Inspector note: The chciken from the previous evening is 55F chicken broth 55F. Chicken cooling in deep covered containers is 72F and after 15 minutes there was no change in temperature. Provide proper cooling methods to ensure that items cool form 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours.
code 03-3-501.14*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: The items in the first sandwich unit are elevated; beef 50F cooked chicken 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (Items discarded by manager) Walk-in cooler is 55F; ham stored overnight is 53F. The walk-in cooler is not working properly products stored in the cooler overnight are above 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (Manager discarded all phf's in the cooler)
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: The kitchen is very crowded and it is difficult during service for employees to move around and wash their hands. Provide access to handwashing and if there is not enough space either the kitchen should be rearranged with a plan review or the menu should be limited so there is more room in the kitchen.
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation/Sanitizer Criteriacritical

Inspector note: They are using empty chemical buckets to store broth. Discontinue this practice and provide food grade containers for all food products.
code 41-7-201/04.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: The walk-in cooler is not working properly and there are multiple temperature violations. The manager needs to monitor food temperature and be able to take active managerial control. This inspection is being conducted because of a complaint of illness.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: The food mandolin is soiled with food buildup. Clean to remove.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: There are rodent droppings in the basement. Clean and declutter the are develop a better IPM plan to get rid of the mice.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: They are using empty chemical buckets and dressing containers for food storage. Provide commercial grade containers that are meant to be cleaned and sanitized and reused.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: There is clutter in the basement. Remove unecessary items.
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 8, 2017: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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