Pho Le

• 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: Bean sprouts inside the first flip top cooler with a slightly elevated temperature of 50F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Foods to bre removed and place into a refrigeration unit that is beloow 41F.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Flip top cooler storing baby sprouts appears to be leaking inside and with an elevated temperature. Address and make any necessar repairs. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to stay below 41F. Crad board being used to line shelving in several parts of the restuarant. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanabel durable and smooth to help minimize any roach activity.
  code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the main kitchen area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled wiping lcoths 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
• ⚠️Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
  Inspector note: Wooden table/knife and gloves observed in the basement storage area with possible preparation being done. Discontinue any type of preparation in the basement area.
  code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Ice build-up observed around the door frame of the walk-in freezer not allowing the door to completely close. Address and defrost to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
  Inspector note: Evidence of multiple dead mice observed in the basement storage area. Address and remove on a more frequent basis.
  code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on April 25, 2024: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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