Pho So 1 Boston

January 5, 2009 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings6
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • Cold Holdingcritical
    Inspector note: Meatballs out at room temperature (88F). PIC stated they had been out for around an hour. Discontinue and ensure all PHF'S are 140F or above. PIC reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
    code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Insects Rodents Animals
    Inspector note: Evidence of insects inside of Oriental noodle packages. PIC discarded.
    code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • PHF's Properly Thawed
    Inspector note: Raw beef being defrosted in stagnant water in single bay sink. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
    code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Box of pork stored on ground of walk-in cooler in basement. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground.
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Bottom shelf of coffin style freezer visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Interior of bucket labeled salt visibly soiled.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Floor around coffin style freezer in base with rodent droppings. Clean to remove.
    code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 10, 2008: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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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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