Pho Le

July 29, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings16
critical findings4

Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: I observed the person in charge don gloves to take temperatures without washing hands- I had to instruct him to wash his hands before donning gloves- corrected on site.
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw beef stored directly over ready to eat cilantro- Cooked foods stored under raw meat- Discontinue storing raw meats of any species over ready to eat foods- Corrected onsite.
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: Beansprouts meatballs tripe cooked noodles ranged from 57F-82F(noodles) - Pic discarded voluntarily. Store all food that is to be kept cold at 41F or below.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)critical

Inspector note: Beansprouts in low boy cooler was 55F for undetermined amount of time- PIC voluntarily discarded Temperature of raw tripe and meatballs on top of low boy cooler was both 57F -voluntatily discarded by PIC.- corrected on site
code 590.003/3-701.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC not ensuring proper handwashng from all staff proper times and temperature of hot and cold holding foods proper storage of foods; maintaining trash clean food contact equipment and ensuring staff utilize a designated area for personal items. Train staff the importance of what's mentioned above.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector note: Cooked noodles held in walk in is 55F- Noodles by the cookline was 86F. PIC was asked to demonstrate how they cool the noodles he could not tell me the proper method- Review and keep a temperature log on the proper cooling method.
code 590.003/3-501.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: In all refrigeration units there is no date marking on products stored- Date mark all products stored in refrigerator units for 24 hours or more.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Oven on cookline has Black encrusted stains and grease build up- Clean to remove Plastic detergent container is attached to hood venitilation unit- Remove and clean frequently-
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Handwash sink at the drink Station was filled with Ice- Remove and discontinue using for other purpose than washing hands only. Handwash sink in near food prep area had food particles inside the sink- discontinue using other than handwashing.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Live roaches dead roaches and immature flies are all over the kitchen in basement areas- Provide an updated report of more frequent visit from a licensed pest control company.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: Cerified Food Protection Managers certification is expired- Provide a renewed CFPM certificate
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Tongs spoons and knives stored on counters on top of hood ventialtion system- discontinue storing in ambient air and on unsanitary equipment. Store utensils on a clean and sanitized surface or in clean water 135F or above.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: I observed a used bottle of green drink stored on top of ice at the drink counter- Discontinue storing personal items with ready to eat foods- Removed Ice from cooler and replaced with fresh ice. Ice machine in rear of the restaurant is heavily soiled- Clean to remove soils.
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloths in all areas in restaurant is sitting in ambient air- Store all wiping cloths in use in sanitizer solution.
code 590.004/4-901.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Outside receptacles are overfilled and not tighlty closed - Close lid and clean around the trash recptacle outside to prevent vermin
code 590.005/5-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: All floors in the kitchen the stairs to the basement are soiled wet and greasy- Clean to remove grease and excess water from all floors. The wall in food prep are is soiled - Clean to remove soils.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 25, 2021: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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