Pho Basil

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked Brown rice reading 120F.Maintain hot holding 135F or above. PIC removed to re-heat/hold 135 or above
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Hood filters above wok station observed soiled with grease build up.Clean to remove soils.
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Replace worn cutting boards at the cook line.
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
  Inspector note: Slicer table observed with soils/food debris.Clean to remove soils.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Handsink in prep location observed leaking from the drainpipe.Repair
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
  Inspector note: Remove/replace soiled glue traps as needed.
  code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Ceiling tiles/vent above front service counter observed with dust build up.Clean to remove soils. Clean wall behind slicer in basement to remove food debris/soils. Discussed cleaning procedures with the manager
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on December 4, 2020: 7 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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