Pho Hoa Restaurant/Drink Lab

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

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Raw Beef stored with Cooked Chicken in Low boy cooler eggs stored above ready to eat in walk in cooler - Corrected on site removed and stored away from ready to eat- Discomtinue storing raw meats from ready to eat or already cooked foods.
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC not properly training staff on proper use of Handsinks Cooling methods and storing raw meat with ready to eat foods- Train staff on proper use of handsinks cooling methods how to properly cool foods and store foods. Cleaning frequency of food contact equipment.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: No date marking in walk in coolers- Provide Date marking on foods stored in coolers for more than 24 hours.
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsinks in kitchen by food prep had food particles inside and blocked by Trash Barrel- Remove barrel and use handsink for handwash only.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wiping cloth soiled and clean stored on food contact equipment - Discontinue storing wiping cloths on food contact surfaces store in sanitizer solution
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
  Inspector note: Hood Ventilation unit is expired- Have it inspected and cleaned by a licensed hood cleaning company.
  code 590.004/4-204.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean Stove top and in between under the grates I observed soils and egg shells- Clean to remove Outside of refrigerator units and counters are soiled - Clean to removed soils
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 26, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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