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Pho So1 Boston

April 4, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings2
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Shelves above dish washing machine and three bay soiled with grime. Clean to remove. Interior and gasket of two door refrigerator soiled. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Hood in kitchen soiled with grease. Clean to remove. Hood sticker in kitchen expired this month. PIC called to have cleaned.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Bean sprouts in water at 53F. PIC removed drained and will store in refrigerator at 41F or below.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Raw chicken stored above vegetables. PIC corrected. Monitor.
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Good Hygienic Practicescritical

Inspector note: Staff drinking from open containers. Discontinue and retrain staff.
code 12-2-401.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Hand sink blocked with bucket at front counter. Discontinue and address with staff.
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: PIC not monitoring cleaning of equipment and facility. PIC will review with staff cleaning procedures.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Soiled knives stored at clean soiled with dried on food. PIC removed cleaned and sanitized.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Container Labels

Inspector note: Bulk food containers not labeled. Provide labels for bulk foods.
code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Protection

Inspector note: Food in refrigerators not covered. Provide covers. Some foods in refrigerators and freezers stored in store (shopping) bags. Discontinue and store in a commercial grade storage bags.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: In use tongs and spoons stored in soiled room temperature water. PIC removed and washed rinsed and sanitized. Store properly according to code.
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Knife holding broken. Replace or remove. Gasket and door on larger coffin style freezers in basement broken. Repair or replace.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No soap and hand sink at front counter. PIC provided. No papertowels at kitchen hand sink. PIC provided. Monitor.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Broken tiles in kitchen. Replace or repair. Floors under cooking equipment soiled with grease and grime. Clean to remove.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Rooms and Equipment Vented

Inspector note: Vents in both restrooms not working. Repair or replace.
code 39-6-304.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Tools boots and shovels stored in kitchen. Remove all non cooking equipment from kitchen and store properly. Store all cleaning equipment properly. Remove from kitchen area.
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 28, 2013: 2 findings recurred. 14 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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