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Pho Basil

November 13, 2017 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
    Inspector note: The employee in the basement prep area is rinsing off cutting board in the mopsink. Train employees to properly wash rinse and sanitize equipment.
    code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Number Convenientcritical
    Inspector note: At the onset of the inspection they were thawing shrimp in the handwash sink. Retrict use of handwash sink to washing of hands only.
    code 31-5-203.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PHF's Properly Thawed
    Inspector note: They are thawing shrimp in the handwash sink in the kitchen in warm water. Properly thaw items.
    code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    Inspector note: The cutting boards are heavily scored. Resurface or replace scored cutting boards.
    code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: The mopsink in the basement is not enclosed. Properly enclose the mopsink.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Test Kit Provided
    Inspector note: They don't have the test kit for the dishwasher. Provide.
    code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: There is food buildup on the refrigerators. Clean to remove.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 30, 2017: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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