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Pho Hoa Restaurant/Drink Lab

July 20, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Sliced vegetables meats and seafood in the first flip top cooler with elevated temperatures between 48-54F. Discontinue and ensure all foods remain at below 41F. Foods were removed at the time of the inspection and placed into the walk-in cooler that was at below 41F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Eviedence of fruit fly activity noted in the Drink Lab near the front service area and near the 3 bay sink. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Large bucket of produce observed being stored under the drainage pipe of the 2 bay sink. Disconitnue and store all foods in a clean and protected manner.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: First flip top cooler does not to appear to be functioning properly and with varying temperatures between 48-54F. Address and make any necessary repairs and discontinue use until the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Foods were removed at the time of the inspection.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Interior of the single door silver cooler located next to the 2 bay sink is visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Floor of the wlk-in freezer
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Pipe under the 3 bay sink in the Drink Lab is leaking. Toilet in the rear restroom is not flushing. Additional restrooms are to be used until all repairs have been made. Plumber was on site at the time of the visit to fix the current issues. Address and make all necessary repairs. Cold water faucet in the rear restroom is not functioning. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Small portion of wall next to the 3 bay sink in the drink lab is damaged and missing. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)

Inspector note: Outside drainage pipe in the rear parking lot is backing up and flowing down the sidewalk and into the parking lot. Address and provide a detailed plumbers report addressing the current issues.
code 590.005/5-403.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 19, 2023: 8 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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