Pho Le

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings2
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed dead roaches on glue board in basement. Pest report from previous week indicates no activity. Schedule another pest service and provide report to ISD.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
  Inspector note: Soils and debris under basement shelving. Clean to avoid attracting and harboring pests.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed food prep conducted in the basement. Discontinue. Establishment not permitted to implement in the basement. No handsink available.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed noodles cooling on a metal shelf with a temp of 115-120f. PIC removed and placed in the cooler to properly continue cooling. Retrain staff to properly conducted approved cooling methods.
  code 590.003/3-501.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed staff cutting vegs with out gloves. Retrain staff to utilize gloves for food prep.
  code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Observed metal scooping utensils in bins of ice with the handle laying on the ice. All handles should be up to prevent contamination from hands.
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Observed multiple bowls of cut tofu stored under the cookline. PIC directed staff to move and place in refrigeration unit until needed.
  code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Observed multiple areas with soiled cardboard on the floor. Remove
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Handwashing Signage (C)
  Inspector note: Proper handwashing signage missing in both restrooms. Replace
  code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Observed heavy debris in the basement where the walk in unit is. Remove all debris
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
  Inspector note: Observed multiple handsinks with heavy food soils and grime build up. Clean to remove
  code 590.006/6-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 1, 2026: 2 findings recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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