Pho Hoa Restaurant/Drink Lab

February 16, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings16
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw beef stored above noodles. PIC correced at this time. Please review with staff.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Fresh spring rools store on cook line at 59F. PIC removed and will store 41F going forward.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Where to Wash (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC will need to review with staff proper locations to wash hands. Found sinks blocked and dry.
code 590.002/2-301.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC is new to this location. She will need to review all violations with staff and owner of restaurant. All equipment needs to be working properly. Staff will need to know where to properly wash hands. Review thawing and holding temperatures. General cleaning and repairs need to be monitored.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Rinse gauge not working at this time. Repair man on site fixing it. Discontinue to use until repaired.
code 590.004/4-204.115-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC could not find the irreversible measuring device. Provide
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink blocked in a prep area with equipment. PIC corrected at this time.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)

Inspector note: Witnessed staff drinking in prep area.
code 590.002/2-401.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Food in storage must be properly coverd. Found food in both waslk in with no covers. PIC corrected at this time
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Bulk food containers not labeled on cooking line and larger storage ones.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Discontinue to store tongs and ladels on oven door handle. Discontinue to store knives between wall and prep table.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket for the cooking line and not just the prep areas as discussed.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Discontinue to store product on the floor in walk ins and my bulk food containers. Must be off the floor 6 inches.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood filters will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker shows last cleaned Sept/ Oct both months had a stamp hole due in 90 days. PIC will need to address this with cleaning company and had hood cleaned.
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector note: Clean cutting boards stored on fauset of a hand sink. PIC removed and will proper wash.
code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Clean floor under cooking equipment and in walk ins.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 12, 2021: 16 findings appeared for the first time.

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