Pho Hoa Restaurant/Drink Lab

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings12
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️When to Wash (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed employee put on gloves and did not wash hands spoke with manager regarding proper procedures before putting on gloves. and use a new pair of gloves when change of task.
  code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Certified Food protection manager must train staff on glove use and hand washing.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed dead mice at basement area provide a current pest control report
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: Onsite manager allergen certification expired provide current certification. Discontinue using basement area for dispensing ingredients with out approval from board of health.
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: In-use dispensing and serving utensils store inside stagnant water shall be stored in clean water of 135F.
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Hand sink fixture near ware washing area pitted replace
  code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Warewashing Machines Flow Pressure Device (C)
  Inspector note: Pressure for rinse mode flucuates repair.
  code 590.004/4-204.118-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
  Inspector note: Discontinue recycling buckets through out and reused for other purpose.
  code 590.004/4-502.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
  Inspector note: Clean gease trap to remove fouls odors. • Clean interior of all walk in coolers and refrigerator unit to remove visible soil.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Receptacles (C)
  Inspector note: Provide small covered recepticles for hand sinks and cooking line area.
  code 590.005/5-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Remove clutter from basement area and organize.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed hood cleaner and provide current sticker.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 7, 2023: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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