Pho Hoa Restaurant/Drink Lab

February 4, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings18
critical findings5

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Failed findings

Coolingcritical

Inspector note: Large pots of broth in walk in at 49F. I recoommend the use of smaller pots to cool and utilze a ice wand or bath to get broth down to 41F.
code 03-3-501.14*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Raw shrimp 54F shrimp roll 60F bean sprouts 49F oil and garlic at 59F stored at room temperature. PIC said it was out for one hour. Keep under refrigeration at 41F.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Raw chicken stored above vegetables in walkin. Whole eggs stored above vegetables at prep table. Discontinue.
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Medicines FirstAid Storagecritical

Inspector note: Bottle of medicine stored on shelf on cook line. Discontinue
code 41-7-207-09.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: PIC not monitoring cleaning of kitchen and equipment.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Cooking equipment (slicer and strainers) stored as clean but with food particles on them. Clean and monitor.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Container Labels

Inspector note: Not all bulk food containers label. Provide
code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Food stored uncovered in walkin and on cook line refrigerator. Provide covered containers for food in storage. Food stored in store shopping bags on cook line. Discontinue. Green onions stored in boxes on ground next to sink. Discontinue Boxes of food stored in freezer on floor. Discontinue and store off the floor 6 inches.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: Ladles stored on handle of stove. Discontinue
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Containers for power drinks broken. Replace Cutting board on cook line soiled and heavily scored. Resurface or replace
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Grill and stove with heavy carbon build up. Clean
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Sponge being used at three bay sink. Discontiue and use a commercial grade brush
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: All shelves in kitchen walk in soiled with dust grime and food. Clean and sanitize. Exterior and interior of refrigerators and freezers soiled. Clean. Exterior of ice machine and vents soiled with dust. Clean
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No paper towles in mens room. PIC installed
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof

Inspector note: Trash barrels in kitchen with out covers. Provide covered barrels for kitchen.
code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Floors in walkins soiled with food and water. Clean
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Walls behind stove grill and fryer soiled with grease and grime. Clean
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Personal items(keys and phone) stored above prep table. Discontinue
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 7, 2012: 18 findings appeared for the first time.

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