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Pho So1 Boston

August 29, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings3
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Shelf of walk-in cooler in basement visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Back storage room in basement visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Hot water faucet in kitchen area leaking. Repair or replace.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Excess debris and equipment in back storage room in basement. Clean to remove.
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: Management not overseeing staff in proper cleanliness of basement and other parts of establishment. Address.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Small cutting board visibly soiled and scored. Clean to remove. Knife blades visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of mouse droppings on ground and shelves of basement. Address and provide and up to date pest control report for re-inspection. Evidence of cockroaches in basement address.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Pass
PHF's Properly Thawed

Inspector note: Buckets of shrimp being defrosted in stagnant water. Discontinue and ensure proper defrosting methods are in place.
code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Protection

Inspector note: Container of driy food being stored on basement floor. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground. Evidence of food preparation being done in basement area. Discontinue all food preparation unless otherwise authorized.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Inspector note: Employees observed preparing foods with hair restraints. Provide.
code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Several lights out in basement area. Replace. Door of coffin style freezer in basement broken. Address.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: No equipment thermometer inside of upright Cold Milk cooler. Provide.
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Inspector note: Clean knives being stored in between 2 deli coolers. Discontinue and store all equipment clean and protected.
code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof

Inspector note: Trash recepticles with no lids. Provide.
code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Several portions of floor in kitchen area in dis-repair. Address.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Wall around hand sink in kitchen visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Filters above grill top with heavy grease build-up. Clean to remove. Wall next to service window in kitchen visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Mop Sink not Provided

Inspector note: Mop bucket and water stored in the same area as clean dishes and equipment. Discontinue and store and dispose of appropriately.
code 42-5-203.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 24, 2011: 3 findings recurred. 13 previous findings did not recur.

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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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