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Pho 888

April 3, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL AHND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CTATION ISSUED.
    code 10Priority
  • In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored
    Inspector note: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
    code 43
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. • NOTED LOOSE INNER LINING ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
    code 47
  • Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
    Inspector note: NOTED LARGE POTS USED FOR COOKING UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.
    code 48
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: NOTED STORAGE CABINET AT THE EXTERIOR GANGWAY NOT CLEAN CLEANED AITH CHEMICALS, POTS AND PANS AND OTHE FOOD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, UNDERNEATH THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DIRT.
    code 49
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: NOTED CLUTTER ALONG THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BATHROOM WITH BOXES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE, UNSERNEATH EQUIPMENT, HALL WAY AND WHERE EVER NECCESSARY.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
    code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 10, 2026: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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