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Pho Le

November 9, 2020 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings7
critical findings2

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Failed findings

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

Inspector note: Cooked tofu 44F Sprouts 42 - 46F Cooked meatballs 51F-55F Cooked shrimp 54F Store foods at / below 41F . PIC discard when time / temperature abuse unknown.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)critical

Inspector note: Exteriors of rice cookers tops of grill interior of bottom ovens fronts and sides of equipment encrusted with carbon and grease. Bulk containers exteriors tables in basement with soils. Wash rinse sanitize.
code 590.004/4-602.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC Thomas not monitoring time/ temperatures for cooling. Not monitoring employees not ensuring food and non food contact surfaces were cleaned to sight and touch not ensuring foods stored at the proper temperatures for cold holding live roaches in cooking area and other P Pf violations are stated. Registered for Certified Food Protection Manager training but must take active mangerial control to reopen..
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: Foods under refrigeration and prepared 24 hours or more in advance were not date marked.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Live roaches inside bottom oven on cook line. Provide detailed pest control report to address roach infestation.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector note: Non commercial grade plastic food containers used as strainers and food containers. Ensure commercial grade equipment that is durable cleanable.
code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: Floors walls with soils under and around equipment in warewash and cook line. Clean with proper frquency to remove soils.
code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

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

Inspector note: Raw beef stored with raw shrimp in walkin. Raw meats and seafood stored next to sprouts and foods cooked at different temperatures in prep units at cook line. Store properly.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (P)critical

Inspector note: Chicken partially cooked and stored in refrigerator. Discontinue. Must meet proper requirements for time temperature.
code 590.003/3-401.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)critical

Inspector note: Employee dispensing sprouts and other ready to eat foods with bare hands. Once addressed employee washed hands and donned gloves.
code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: No soap at hand sink in rear food prep area.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)

Inspector note: Employee drinking from open cup in the kitchen. Reinstruct
code 590.002/2-401.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Knives stored between equipment rice paddles stored in stagnant water. Discontinue. Store properly.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: No thermometers visible in several refrigerated units.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)

Inspector note: Excess grease dripping from hood and filters. Address. Contact hood company.
code 590.004/4-204.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Closed by the city on November 5, 2020: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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