Pho Real

March 18, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings16
critical findings1

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Failed findings

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

Inspector note: Raw meat stored above prepped stock. All raw animal products must be stored below cooked foods and produce. Corrected on site.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Person in Charge needs to retrain staff on importance of hand washing and maintaining all hand sinks with soap and towels at all times. Retrain staff to dilute sanitizer and hold wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.
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: Stock and pickles held overnight without date marking. Label and date all prepared foods held over 24 hours.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for testing rinse temperature on high temp dish machines. Provide either thermometer or strips.
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No test strips for testing quats sanitizer. Provide test strips.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink at 3 compartment sink obstructed by drying wiping cloths. Discontinue storing wet soiled towels on hand sink.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Service line hand sink without towels. Staff using towels in kitchen sink. Provide towels and soap at all hand sinks.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector note: Spray bottle with grill cleaner observed unlabeld. Label all chemical spray bottles to prevent contamination.
code 590.007/7-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Food handlers observed without hats or hairnets. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Rice scoop in 60F water. Store rice scoop either clean and dry or in hot water over 135F.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed on counters. No sanititation buckets observed. Provide sanitation buckets for wiping cloths.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Case of cocnut soda stored on floor under 3 compartment sink. Store food off the floor and not under pipes and sinks.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Sponges oberserved at warewashing. Discard sponges and discontinue using sponges to wash food contact surfaces.
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)

Inspector note: Wet wiping cloths observed stacked at hand sink in kitchen. Do not store wiping cloths on hand sink. No adequate space for air drying of wiping cloths. Provide linen service for wip[ing cloths and discontinue washing cloths in kitchen.
code 590.004/4-901.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Hot water handle at cook line hand sink is loose. Repair as needed to ensure proper hand washing.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood stickers aexpire this month. Provide cleaning date
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 2, 2023: 16 findings appeared for the first time.

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