Pho Hoa Restaurant/Drink Lab

September 21, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings22
critical findings3

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Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Employees unable to properly wash hands with no papertowels
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw foods stored above RTE foods in walkin
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked rice in rice cooker from previous evening per PIC at 67F- Voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of the inspection the CFPM was not at the location. Multiple violations noted at this time incling multiple priority and priority foundation violations. PIC must ensure proper maintainence of location and proper food safety procedures
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Package Integrity (Pf)

Inspector note: Open cans of product stored on shelving in lower level- Packaging notes refrigeration required after opening- Voluntarily discarded
code 590.003/3-202.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Containers of foods in multiple refrigerators with no product labels or preparation/ discard dates
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: Unable to find disc to measure rinse temperature of high temperature dishwasher- Provide
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector note: High temperature dishwasher with a rinse temperature of 155F- Repair
code 590.004/4-501.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup Blade of can opener with encrusted soils
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector note: No handwashing sink available in warewashing area at drink lab- Provide handsink
code 590.005/5-203.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No paper towels available at multiple handwashing sinks-
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Tissue Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: No toilet tissue in restroom used by employees- Corrected
code 590.006/6-302.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Small back flies noted in drink lab area- warewashing. Rodent dropping noted behind ice machine and under shelving. Provide updated pest Control report from a licensed pest control company
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Squeeze bottles throughout with no labels
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Utensils stored in stagnant water at drink lab and in main kitchen
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Foods in refrigeration throughout stored in store bags- Provide food grade containers
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Raw products defrosting in ambient water in prep sink and in buckets at 3 bay sink- Reviewed proper procedures for thawing
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Preventing Contamination from Hands (C)

Inspector note: Observed employee touching sprouts to plate for service with her bare hands-
code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Sponges in use at the dishwashing area- Discard
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Numerous refrigeration units with no visible thermometer- Provide
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Hanwashing sink at cookline and 3 bay sink in drink lab leaking- Repair
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Area at bottom of 2 exit doors for kitchen area with visible open area- Repair
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on October 2, 2019: 22 findings appeared for the first time.

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