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Pho Hoa Restaurant/Drink Lab

January 4, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings12
critical findings5

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Failed findings

Coolingcritical

Inspector note: Use of excessively large pans(80qts) to cool products.These large pans will not faciliate the proper cooling temperature controls.I strongly recommend to break products down to smaller more manageable portions(3-5 gall) and utilze either an ice bath or ice wand with constant stirring.Please ensure controls are met.Reviewed with owner.
code 03-3-501.14*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Broth holding at 49F and 47F.Product was cooked preiously.Provide proper holding of 41F and/or below.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Good Hygienic Practicescritical

Inspector note: Staff observed drinking from open containers in kitchen as well as evidence of eating in kitchen.Discontinue and provide proper practices.
code 12-2-401.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical

Inspector note: Rinse temperature registering 160F and wash registering 119F.Provide proper required temperatures.
code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Handsink at slicer blocked.Discontinue practice and always provide access to handsinks(Prep was ongoing).
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Container Labels

Inspector note: Multiple bulk food containers not labeled.Properly label any/all bulk containers.(Water etc.).
code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Improper methods used for cooling.Excessively large containers(80 qts).Discontinue and provide proper methods discussed.
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Use of "Home Depot" buckets to store foods.Discontinue and provide proper NSF approved storage containers.Use of cloth towel to cover food products.Discontinue and utilize proper food grade materials.Open #10 cans in walk-in.Properly transfer to approved storage containers once cans are opened.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Inspector note: Staff observed preparing food in street clothes.Provide at a minimum clean apron and proper hair restaint.
code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: A few battery operated dispensers not working at handsinks.Provide proper paper towels at bhandsinks.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Inspector note: Outside grounds dirty and grease barrel lid not secured(on ground).Clean and maintain grounds accordingly.
code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Vents in public restrooms dusty.Clean.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 6, 2011: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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